The Journal of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery
Volume 136, Issue 2 , Pages 290-297 , August 2008

Durability of hand-sewn valves in the right ventricular outlet

  • Graham R. Nunn, MBBS (Hon), FRACS, AM

      Affiliations

    • The Children's Hospital at Westmead, Westmead, Australia
    • Corresponding Author InformationAddress for reprints: Graham R. Nunn, MBBS (Hon), FRACS, AM, Locked Bag 4001, Westmead 2145, Australia.
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  • Jayme Bennetts, MB, BS, FRACS

      Affiliations

    • Flinders Medical Centre, Bedford Park, Australia
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  • Ella Onikul, MB, BS, FRACR

      Affiliations

    • The Children's Hospital at Westmead, Westmead, Australia

Received 28 May 2007 ,Revised 8 December 2007 ,Accepted 25 February 2008.

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PII: S0022-5223(08)00664-8

doi: 10.1016/j.jtcvs.2008.02.063

The Journal of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery
Volume 136, Issue 2 , Pages 290-297 , August 2008

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