| Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2881848 | The Annals of Thoracic Surgery | 2008 | 6 Pages |
Abstract
The aortic reoperation rate after acute type A dissection may be higher among patients having cystic medial necrosis. We recommend that non-Marfan patients with histologically confirmed cystic medial necrosis undergo the same thorough postoperative surveillance as Marfan patients do.
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Authors
Evaldas MD, Thomas MD, Michael A. MD, PhD, Torsten MD, PhD, Michael MD, Thomas MD, PhD, Volkmar MD, PhD, Friedrich W. MD, PhD,