| Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2876001 | The Annals of Thoracic Surgery | 2012 | 7 Pages |
Abstract
Although survival varies significantly by etiology, pericardiectomy continues to be a safe operation for constrictive pericarditis. Post-radiation pericarditis and hypoalbuminemia are significant risk factors for decreased long-term survival.
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Authors
Timothy J. MD, George J. MD, Claude A. MD, Arman MD, William A. MD, John V. MD,