Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
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2877958 | The Annals of Thoracic Surgery | 2011 | 7 Pages |
Abstract
Single piece, reversed, tapered stent grafts adapt better to the special anatomy of the hypoplastic aortic arch. Midterm results are excellent; complete shrinkage in 50% is remarkable. However, the long-term behavior of these implants in young patients requires further evaluation and surveillance.
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Authors
Burkhart MD, Peter MD, Semih MD, Alaa Abd El Al, Robert MD, Roland MD, PhD,