Omentum is highly effective in the management of complex cardiothoracic surgical problems.

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Published in J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg on March 01, 2003

Authors

Joseph B Shrager1, John C Wain, Cameron D Wright, Dean M Donahue, Gus J Vlahakes, Ashby C Moncure, Hermes C Grillo, Douglas J Mathisen

Author Affiliations

1: Thoracic Surgical Unit, Massachusetts General Hospital, Boston, USA. jshrag@mail.med.upenn.edu

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