| Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2883585 | The Annals of Thoracic Surgery | 2006 | 6 Pages |
Abstract
Emergency surgery for octogenarians with acute type A aortic dissection was successfully performed using a conservative intimal tear-oriented procedure, resulting in satisfactory early and late survival. Aggressive surgical treatment is mandatory for improving the outcome of this medical emergency in octogenarians.
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Authors
Motomi MD, PhD, Mitsumasa MD, PhD, Akira MD, PhD, Mitsuru MD, PhD, Shinya MD, PhD, Nanao MD, PhD,