| Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2872075 | The Annals of Thoracic Surgery | 2014 | 7 Pages |
Abstract
In conclusion, ELT leads to high mortality and morbidity. The mortality in our series was related to severe associated injuries and to initial physical decompensation. Proper resuscitation and aggressively physiologic compensation were more important in the initial phase. Deferred treatment was acceptable until the patients were ready for operation.
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Authors
Chien-Hung MD, FICS, Jen-Fu MD, Shao-Wei MD, Chih-Yuan MD, FICS, Li-Ang MD, FICS, Chun-Hsiang MD, Shang-Yu MD, FICS, I-Ming MD, Kuo-Chin MD, Yu-Pao MD,