| Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2880508 | The Annals of Thoracic Surgery | 2007 | 7 Pages |
Abstract
When reoperation occurs late after repair of degenerative mitral valve disease, new valve pathology is usually the culprit, and re-repair is less common. In contrast, reoperation for procedure-related failure occurs early and is often amenable to re-repair. When performed, valve re-repair is durable.
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Authors
Eric MD, A. Marc MD, Eugene H. MD, Joseph F. MD, Lars G. MD, PhD, Tomislav MD, Penny L. MS, Bruce W. MD,