Polish Journal of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery
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Kardiochirurgia i Torakochirurgia Polska/Polish Journal of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery
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Comparison of early outcomes of coronary artery bypass grafting between junior and senior surgeons

Osman F. Beyazal
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,
Zeki Zemizturk
1
,
Cemalettin Aydin
1
,
Abdullah B. Balci
1
,
Gizem Kolay
1
,
Abdussamet Asaroglu
1
,
Nihan Kayalar
1
,
Mehmed Yanartas
1

  1. Istanbul Basaksehir Cam and Sakura City Hospital, Istanbul, Turkey
Kardiochirurgia i Torakochirurgia Polska 2026; 23 (1): 14–23
Online publish date: 2026/04/04
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