Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
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2871686 | The Annals of Thoracic Surgery | 2016 | 8 Pages |
Abstract
Low-dose gamma irradiation does not maintain the mechanical integrity of valves, and the balance between sterilization and damage may not be able to be achieved with gamma irradiation. Other methods of terminal sterilization must be pursued and evaluated.
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Authors
Meghana R.K. MD, Ryan S. MD, Daniel B. MD, Brandon J. PhD, Tyra A. CVT, Ronald J. DVM, PhD, Sorin V. MD, PhD, Robert D. MD, John M. MD, Amir MD,