| Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2879781 | The Annals of Thoracic Surgery | 2009 | 7 Pages |
Abstract
MV repair for endocarditis is associated with low operative mortality and morbidity, and its long-term durability is comparable with that of repair for degenerative disease. This study suggests that a degenerative process causes late failure after MV repair for endocarditis.
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Authors
Tomoki MD, Hitoshi MD, Shigefumi MD, Hiroshi MD, Susumu MD, Toshihiro MD, Satoshi MD, PhD, Shuichiro MD,