Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
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2880410 | The Annals of Thoracic Surgery | 2008 | 8 Pages |
Abstract
Despite more complex preoperative comorbidities, the TEVAR group had shorter hospitalization, a trend towards a reduction in early mortality, and similar late outcomes. This comparative analysis suggests that thoracic endovascular repair may be a more suitable therapeutic option in this complex elderly group.
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Authors
Himanshu J. MD, David M. MD, Gilbert R. MD, Narasimham L. MD, Mary C. RN, Richard L. MD, G. Michael MD,