Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
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2882343 | The Annals of Thoracic Surgery | 2007 | 9 Pages |
Abstract
The results are excellent, taking into account the high incidence of emergency procedures and that open surgery is not promising in many patients. The cardiothoracic surgeon can perform the procedure after adequate training in endovascular techniques. Surgical skills are mandatory because of the potential need for extended surgical approach to the access vessels or immediate conversion to open surgery. Therefore, the operating room is the preferred site for this procedure.
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Authors
Burkhart MD, Robert MD, Thomas MD, PhD, Semih MD, Yuguo MD, PhD, Roland MD, PhD,