Operative Techniques in Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery: A Comparative Atlas
Volume 13, Issue 3 , Pages 148-160 , Autumn 2008

Composite Root Replacement with a Mechanical Conduit

  • Leonard N. Girardi, MD

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    • Corresponding Author InformationAddress reprint requests to Leonard N. Girardi, MD, Professor of Cardiothoracic Surgery, Weill Medical College of Cornell University, 525 East 68th Street, M-424, New York, NY 10065

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PII: S1522-2942(08)00039-1

doi: 10.1053/j.optechstcvs.2008.06.004

Operative Techniques in Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery: A Comparative Atlas
Volume 13, Issue 3 , Pages 148-160 , Autumn 2008

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