The Journal of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery
Volume 138, Issue 1 , Pages 5-7 , July 2009

Surgery for adults with congenital heart disease should be performed by congenital heart surgeons

  • Joseph A. Dearani, MD

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    • Corresponding Author InformationAddress for reprints: Joseph A. Dearani, MD, Mayo Clinic, 200 First Street, SW, Rochester, MN 55905.

Received 20 June 2008 ,Accepted 5 August 2008.

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PII: S0022-5223(08)01305-6

doi: 10.1016/j.jtcvs.2008.08.007

The Journal of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery
Volume 138, Issue 1 , Pages 5-7 , July 2009

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