The Journal of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery
Volume 140, Issue 1 , Pages 254-256 , July 2010

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The Journal of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery
Volume 140, Issue 1 , Pages 254-256 , July 2010

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