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Editorial
. 2019 Dec;8(5):455-457.
doi: 10.21037/tp.2019.08.03.

Mechanical mitral valve replacement in children: an update

Alexandre Metras  1 , Pierre-Emmanuel Seguela  1 , Francois Roubertie  1
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Editorial

Mechanical mitral valve replacement in children: an update

Alexandre Metras et al. Transl Pediatr. 2019 Dec.
No abstract available

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Conflict of interest statement

Conflicts of Interest: The authors have no conflicts of interest to declare.

Comment on

  • Outcomes of Mechanical Mitral Valve Replacement in Children.
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