Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
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2982786 | The Journal of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery | 2008 | 11 Pages |
Abstract
In this series, reoperations in the transverse arch carry the same risk as primary arch procedures, but a higher operative mortality is seen with reoperative than with primary root/ascending aorta procedures. The long-term outlook is better for patients undergoing root/ascending operations than for patients undergoing aortic arch operations, with no difference in the longevity of patients undergoing primary procedures versus reoperations.
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Christian D. MD, Konstadinos A. MD, Tobias M. MD, Carol A. DrPH, Gabriele MD, David MD, Randall B. MD,