Operative Techniques in Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery: A Comparative Atlas
Volume 10, Issue 1 , Pages 3-22 , Spring 2005

Repair of the Transverse Arch Using Retrograde Cerebral Perfusion During Acute Type A Aortic Dissection

  • Anthony L. Estrera, MD

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    • Corresponding Author InformationAddress reprint requests to Anthony L. Estrera, MD, Department of Cardiothoracic and Vascular Surgery, 6410 Fannin, Ste. 450, Houston, TX 77030
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  • Hazim J. Safi, MD

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PII: S1522-2942(05)00007-3

doi: 10.1053/j.optechstcvs.2005.02.002

Operative Techniques in Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery: A Comparative Atlas
Volume 10, Issue 1 , Pages 3-22 , Spring 2005

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