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Ann Thorac Surg 2009;87:352-353. doi:10.1016/j.athoracsur.2007.12.061
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Minimal Extracorporeal Circulation: The Real Impact on Postoperative Outcome

Marco Ranucci, MD

Department of Cardiothoracic-Vascular Anesthesia and Intensive Care, IRCCS Policlinico S. Donato, Via Morandi 30, San Donato Milanese, Milan, 20097 Italy

(Email: cardioanestesia@virgilio.it).

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To the Editor:

I read with interest the recent article from Immer and coworkers [1] addressing the very relevant issue of minimal extracorporeal circulation (MEC) as a promising technique for improving the quality of outcomes after coronary operations. In this article, based on a retrospective comparison between patients treated with a MEC and a conventional group selected using a propensity score, the authors demonstrate that patients in the MEC group had a shorter mechanical ventilation time, intensive . . . [Full Text of this Article]


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