Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
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2875587 | The Annals of Thoracic Surgery | 2011 | 13 Pages |
Abstract
Transfusion and reoperation for bleeding both contribute to postoperative mortality and morbidity. Technical reasons are at the root of most bleeding, emphasizing a major focus for process improvement to minimize need for reoperation and blood use.
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Authors
Alessandro MD, Colleen G. MD, MBA, Arshad M. MD, Edward R. MD, MS, Penny L. MS, Eugene H. MD, Joseph F. MD,