| Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2875300 | The Annals of Thoracic Surgery | 2012 | 8 Pages |
Abstract
Reoperative sternotomy is associated with increased mortality and blood utilization after OHT. Patients with more than 1 prior sternotomy do not experience additional increased mortality. Carefully selected patients with multiple prior sternotomies have decreased but acceptable outcomes.
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Authors
Timothy J. MD, Claude A. MD, Gregory A. MD, Stuart D. MD, Ashish S. MD, John V. MD, Glenn J. MD, Scott C. MD,