| Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2878604 | The Annals of Thoracic Surgery | 2009 | 6 Pages |
Abstract
The combination of the observed histomorphologic differences in amount of collagen and myocardial support may be an explanation for the neoaortic root dilatation observed after the arterial switch operation. The developmental background of the observed deficient fibrous annulus formation may originate from an epicardial problem.
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Authors
Shirin MD, Edris A.F. PhD, Margot M. MD, PhD, Lambertus J. BS, Mark G. MD, PhD, Adriana C. PhD,