| Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9945573 | The Annals of Thoracic Surgery | 2005 | 6 Pages |
Abstract
Our study suggests that PPL occurs more frequently in a specific portion of the peculiar aortic annulus. In case of PPL diagnosis, a timely reoperation might decrease operative risks by avoiding emergency procedures and unfavorable preoperative clinical conditions, and preventing prosthetic valve replacement.
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Authors
Giuseppe MD, Roberto MD, PhD, Andrea MD, Francesco MD, Claudio MD, Teresa MD, Bruno MD, Alessandro Maria MD, Tiziano MD, Cesare MD,