| Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2877148 | The Annals of Thoracic Surgery | 2011 | 6 Pages |
Abstract
In the current era, cardiothoracic surgery can be performed with relative safety during pregnancy. Fetal complications (prematurity and death) are associated with urgent, high-risk surgery, maternal comorbidity, and early GA. Emergent surgery appears to confer a higher risk of maternal death.
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Authors
Anitha S. MD, PhD, Fionnuala MD, Hartzell V. MD, Carole A. MD, Sabrina D. MD, Katherine W. MD, Martin D. MD, Carl H. MD, Heidi M. MD,