Operative Techniques in Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery: A Comparative Atlas
Volume 13, Issue 4 , Pages 244-249 , Winter 2008

Polytetrafluoroethylene Bicuspid Pulmonary Valve Implantation

  • James A. Quintessenza, MD

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    • Corresponding Author InformationAddress reprint requests to James A. Quintessenza, MD, Cardiac Surgical Associates, 625 Sixth Avenue South, Suite 475, St. Petersburg, FL 33701

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PII: S1522-2942(08)00087-1

doi: 10.1053/j.optechstcvs.2008.11.001

Operative Techniques in Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery: A Comparative Atlas
Volume 13, Issue 4 , Pages 244-249 , Winter 2008

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