| Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2983997 | The Journal of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery | 2010 | 10 Pages |
Abstract
Mortality and repeated valve replacement are common after mitral valve replacement in children younger than 8 years, especially younger patients with significantly oversized valves. At valve reoperation, larger prostheses could be implanted, suggesting continued annular growth.
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Authors
Bahaaldin MD, Cedric BSc, Brian W. MD, MPH, Zohair MD, Ahmed MD, Saud MD, Elias MD, Bahaa MD, Charles C. MD,