Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
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10212933 | The Annals of Thoracic Surgery | 2018 | 4 Pages |
Abstract
Using the automated fastener to facilitate annuloplasty fixation through a sternotomy resulted in a small procedural time savings (average of 10 s/stitch) that had no overall impact on cardiopulmonary bypass or cross-clamp times but added an average cost of $1,026 to the operation.
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Authors
Muhammad MD, Hoda MD, Penny MS, Marc MD,