Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
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2874974 | The Annals of Thoracic Surgery | 2011 | 6 Pages |
Abstract
Loeys-Dietz syndrome is an aggressive aortic aneurysm syndrome that can be addressed by prophylactic aortic root replacement with low operative risk. Valve-sparing procedures have encouraging early and midterm results, similar to those in Marfan syndrome, and are an attractive option for young patients.
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Authors
Nishant D. MD, George J. MD, Timothy J. MD, Jeremiah G. MD, Diane E. BA, Harry C. MD, Duke E. MD, Luca A. MD,