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Long-term observed and relative survival following aortic valve surgery. Comparison of long-term observed (continuous line) and relative survival (dotted line) for patients undergoing aortic valve replacement (n = 4970). The 95% confidence intervals for estimated survival are provided as well as the number at risk (n) at the start of even follow-up years.
