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Ann Thorac Surg 1992;53:330-331
© 1992 The Society of Thoracic Surgeons
St. Francis Hospital, Columbus, Georgia, USA
Accepted for publication July 23, 1991.
* Address reprint requests to Dr Keeley, 2300 Manchester Expressway, St. Francis Medical Park Bldg E Columbus, GA 31904.
We report a case of severe, crippling juvenile rheumatoid arthritis and aortic insufficiency in a young woman. Homograft replacement of the aortic root offered both long-term durability and the freedom from thromboembolism that her systemic illness required.
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