| Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2982227 | The Journal of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery | 2011 | 11 Pages |
Abstract
Aortic size larger than 4.5 cm or aortic cross-sectional area/height ratio greater than 8 to 10 should be considered triggers for concurrent aortic repair, because there is no added risk, and late survival is better; however, more aggressive resection is unwarranted.
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Authors
Lars G. MD, PhD, Kyung-Hwan MD, Eugene H. MD, Jeevanantham MSc, A. Marc MD, Tomislav MD, Brian P. MD, Richard DO, William J. MD, Donald F. MD, Bruce W. MD,