| Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2878792 | The Annals of Thoracic Surgery | 2010 | 5 Pages |
Abstract
In this analysis of matched patients, the patients having aortic valve replacement using PORT ACCESS procedures, spent a shorter time in the intensive care unit and had less need for postoperative ventilator usage (both number of patients using a ventilator and the mean time of use) in comparison with patients undergoing conventional sternotomy.
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Authors
William T. MD, William MD, Todd M. MD, Dan MD, PhD, Syma L. RN, BSN, Morley A. PhD, Michael J. MD, William H. MD,