Operative Techniques in Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery: A Comparative Atlas
Volume 10, Issue 3 , Pages 180-193 , Autumn 2005

A New Paradigm for the Repair of Posterior Leaflet Prolapse: Respect Rather Than Resect

  • Patrick Perier, MD

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    • Corresponding Author InformationAddress reprint requests to Patrick Perier, MD, Herz und Gefaess Klinik, Salzburger Leite 1, 97615 Bad Neustadt/Saale, Germany.

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PII: S1522-2942(05)00066-8

doi: 10.1053/j.optechstcvs.2005.08.003

Operative Techniques in Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery: A Comparative Atlas
Volume 10, Issue 3 , Pages 180-193 , Autumn 2005

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