The Journal of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery
Volume 133, Issue 4 , Pages 888-892 , April 2007

Aberrant subclavian artery and Kommerell aneurysm: Surgical treatment with a standard approach

  • Nicholas T. Kouchoukos, MD

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    • Corresponding Author InformationAddress for reprints: Nicholas T. Kouchoukos, MD, Cardiac, Thoracic and Vascular Surgery, 3009 North Ballas Road, Suite 360 C, St Louis, MO 63131.
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  • Paolo Masetti, MD

Received 28 November 2006 ,Accepted 7 December 2006.

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PII: S0022-5223(06)02279-3

doi: 10.1016/j.jtcvs.2006.12.005

The Journal of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery
Volume 133, Issue 4 , Pages 888-892 , April 2007

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