Reoperative Aortic Root Surgery in Adults with Prior Conotruncal Repair
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DOI: https://doi.org/10.14797/mdcvj.1812 | Journal eISSN: 1947-6108
Language: English
Page range: 78 - 87
Submitted on: Feb 23, 2026
Accepted on: Apr 10, 2026
Published on: Jun 30, 2026
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