Kardiochirurgia i Torakochirurgia Polska

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3/2026 vol. 23
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Enhanced recovery after cardiac surgery: evidence-based pathways for contemporary perioperative care

Khaled E. Al Ebrahim 1

  1. King Abdulaziz University, Saudi Arabia

Kardiochirurgia i Torakochirurgia Polska 2026; 23 (3): 270-276

DOI: https://doi.org/10.5114/kitp.2026.165295
Data publikacji online: 2026/10/12
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