The Journal of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery
Volume 139, Issue 1 , Pages 128-134.e1 , January 2010

Systemic arteriovenous fistulae for end-stage cyanosis after cavopulmonary connection: A useful bridge to transplantation

Received 22 January 2008 ,Revised 20 October 2008 ,Accepted 23 November 2008.

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doi: 10.1016/j.jtcvs.2008.11.074

The Journal of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery
Volume 139, Issue 1 , Pages 128-134.e1 , January 2010

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