Article ID Journal Published Year Pages File Type
2877564 The Annals of Thoracic Surgery 2011 8 Pages PDF
Abstract
Despite an increased operative mortality, octogenarians showed a considerable quality of life and an excellent long-term survival. To further improve surgical outcome in octogenarians, patient selection should be done with consideration of the identified independent preoperative risk factors.
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