Characterization of infected, explanted ventricular assist device drivelines: The role of biofilms and microgaps in the driveline tunnel
Yue Qu, David C. McGiffin, Chris Hayward, Janelle McLean, Courtney Duncan, D. Robson, Christina Kure, Rong Shen, Helen Williams, Sherry Mayo, Helmut Thissen, Silvana Marasco, Adam Zimmet, Justin Negri, P. Jansz, K. Dhital, David M. Kaye, Anton Y. Peleg
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