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Quadruple valve replacement for rheumatic valvular disease

Excellent durability for 20 years

Vierfacher Herzklappenersatz bei rheumatischen Herzklappenkrankheit

Hervorragende Haltbarkeit über 20 Jahren

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Conflict of interest. A.B. Budak, K. Korkmaz, H.S. Gedik, S.B. Genç, A.Ü. Yener, İ. Alur, and K. Çağlı state that there are no conflicts of interest. Consent was obtained from all patients identifiable from images or other information within the manuscript. In the case of underage patients, consent was obtained from a parent or legal guardian.

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Budak, A., Korkmaz, K., Gedik, H. et al. Quadruple valve replacement for rheumatic valvular disease. Herz 40, 731–733 (2015). https://doi.org/10.1007/s00059-014-4090-5

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