The Journal of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery
Volume 139, Issue 1 , Pages 76-84 , January 2010

Four decades of experience with mitral valve repair: Analysis of differential indications, technical evolution, and long-term outcome

Received 11 May 2009 ,Revised 21 July 2009 ,Accepted 7 August 2009.

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doi: 10.1016/j.jtcvs.2009.08.058

The Journal of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery
Volume 139, Issue 1 , Pages 76-84 , January 2010

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