The Journal of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery
Volume 126, Issue 4 , Pages 936-938 , October 2003

Surgical revascularization in women: unique intraoperative factors and considerations

  • Jennifer S Lawton, MD

      Affiliations

    • Washington University School of Medicine, St Louis, Mo, USA
    • Corresponding Author InformationAddress for reprints: Jennifer S. Lawton, MD, One Barnes Jewish Hospital Plaza, Queeny Tower Suite 3108, St Louis, MO 63131, USA
    • ,
  • Stephanie J Brister, MD

      Affiliations

    • University of Toronto, Toronto, Ontario, Canada
    • ,
  • Kathleen R Petro, MD

      Affiliations

    • Washington Hospital Center, Washington, DC, USA
    • ,
  • Mercedes Dullum, MD

      Affiliations

    • Washington Hospital Center, Washington, DC, USA

Received 25 March 2003 ,Accepted 24 April 2003.

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doi: 10.1016/S0022-5223(03)00805-5

The Journal of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery
Volume 126, Issue 4 , Pages 936-938 , October 2003

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