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Intraoperative Precise Localization of Paravalvular Mitral Leak by a Simple Surgical Maneuver
Journal of Cardiac Surgery, 09/08/08

Ali I - Paravalvular leak after mitral valve replacement is a known surgical problem. Its management is controversial and challenging. The first and the most important step is to localize the leaking spot precisely. Echocardiogram is the standard technique that is used to localize the leak. The echocardiogram is accurate most of the time; however, in some occasions it does not easily provide the exact orientation of the leaking areas.

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Outcomes Following Endovascular vs Open Repair of Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm
JAMA, 10/15/09

Magnesium supplementation during cardiopulmonary bypass to prevent junctional ectopic tachycardia after pediatric cardiac surgery: A randomized controlled study
The Journal of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery, 10/13/09

Mid-term results, and therapeutic management, for patients suffering hypertension after surgical repair of aortic coarctation
Cardiology in the Young, 10/19/09

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Complicated appendicitis in children: is laparoscopic appendectomy appropriate? A comparative study with the open appendectomy
Journal of Pediatric Surgery, 10/26/09

Fractionated CO2 Laser Resurfacing: Our Experience With More Than 2000 Treatments
Aesthetic Surgery Journal, 09/22/09

Indications for Sentinel Lymph Node Biopsy in the Setting of Prophylactic Mastectomy
Journal of the American College of Surgeons, 10/30/09

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