| Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2883174 | The Annals of Thoracic Surgery | 2007 | 9 Pages |
Abstract
Cardiac surgery in the patient with a BMI of 50 or greater is associated with significant resource utilization, including prolonged intensive care unit and hospital stay, with prolonged intubation and wound complications relatively common.
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Authors
Mauricio A. MD, Thoralf M. MD, Richard C. MD, Joseph A. MD, Christopher G.A. MB, FRCS, Charles J. MB, MS, Thomas A. MD, Francisco J. MD, Hartzell V. MD,