Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
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2871377 | The Annals of Thoracic Surgery | 2016 | 8 Pages |
Abstract
Tracheostomy as an adverse event of operations for congenital heart disease remains rare but has been increasingly used over the past 15 years. This trend and the considerable mortality risk among patients requiring postoperative tracheostomy support the need for further research in this complex population.
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Authors
Christopher W. MD, Brian D. MD, Mark MD, Amelia S. MS, Christoph P. MD, MPH, Jeffrey P. MD, Marshall L. MD,