Type A aortic dissection: optimal annual case volume for surgery.
Michael J KawczynskiSander M J van KuijkJules R OlsthoornJos G MaessenSuzanne KatsElham BidarSamuel HeutsPublished in: European heart journal (2023)
Using this novel approach, the optimal hospital case volume threshold was statistically determined. Centralization of ATAAD care to high-volume centres may lead to improved outcomes. This method can be applied to various other cardiovascular procedures requiring centralization.
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