Homologous blood transfusion as a risk factor for postoperative infection after coronary artery bypass graft operations

Paul J. Murphy(University of Rochester Medical Center), Cliff P. Connery(University of Rochester Medical Center), George L. Hicks(University of Rochester Medical Center), Neil Blumberg(University of Rochester Medical Center)

Journal of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery

October 1, 1992

10.1016/s0022-5223(19)34696-3

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