Operative Techniques in Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery: A Comparative Atlas
Volume 13, Issue 2 , Pages 68-73 , Summer 2008

Fleur de Lys Repair of Posterior Mitral Valve Leaflet

  • Richard A. Hopkins, MD

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    • Corresponding Author InformationAddress reprint requests to Richard A. Hopkins, MD, Professor of Surgery, University of Missouri–Kansas City, Children's Mercy Hospitals and Clinics, Cardiac Surgery, 4 West Tower, 2401 Gillham Road, Kansas City, MO 64108

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PII: S1522-2942(08)00029-9

doi: 10.1053/j.optechstcvs.2008.03.001

Operative Techniques in Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery: A Comparative Atlas
Volume 13, Issue 2 , Pages 68-73 , Summer 2008

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