RT Journal Article
SR Electronic
A1 Vinall, Maria
T1 Thoracoabdominal Diseases: Diagnosis and Management from the Root to the Renals
JF MD Conference Express
YR 2009
FD SAGE Publications
VO 9
IS 2
SP 30
OP 32
DO 10.1177/155989770902017
UL http://mdc.sagepub.com/content/9/2/30.abstract
AB This article discusses considerations for deciding on surgical intervention for aortic root endocarditis must be a reasonable prospect of recovery with satisfactory quality of life. It also looks at traditional and evolving management strategies for thoracoabdominal dissections.