The Journal of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery
Volume 126, Issue 4 , Pages 929-931 , October 2003

Is what's good for the gander good for the goose?

  • Nanette K. Wenger, MD

      Affiliations

    • Corresponding Author InformationAddress for reprints: Nanette K. Wenger, MD, Emory University School of Medicine; 69 Jesse Hill Jr Dr, SE, Atlanta, GA 30303, USA

Received 7 May 2003 ,Accepted 3 June 2003.

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PII: S0022-5223(03)00883-3

doi: 10.1016/S0022-5223(03)00883-3

The Journal of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery
Volume 126, Issue 4 , Pages 929-931 , October 2003

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