Does preoperative computed tomography reduce the risks associated with re-do cardiac surgery?
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Report By: Nouman U. Khan and Nizar Yonan - Registrars in Cardiothoracic Surgery
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Institution: Department of Cardiothoracic Surgery, University Hospital of South Manchester NHS Foundation Trust, Southmoor Road, Manchester, M23 9LT, UK
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Date Submitted: 26th August 2009
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Last Modified: 26th August 2009
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Status: Red (incomplete)
Three Part Question
In [patients undergoing repeat sternotomy] does [a CT-scan] reduce the chances of [serious complications on resternotomy]?