Congenital aortopulmonary window: diagnosis, surgical technique and long-term results
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[Aortopulmonary window: clinical assessment and surgical results].
INTRODUCTION AND OBJECTIVES Aortopulmonary septal defect is an uncommon congenital cardiac anomaly. To date, approximately 300 cases have been reported. We present our experience, emphasizing the importance of early correction to avoid irreversible pulmonary hypertension. PATIENTS AND METHOD Between 1979 and 2000, seven patients underwent surgical repair of this heart defect in our hospital. ...
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عنوان ژورنال: European Journal of Cardio-Thoracic Surgery
سال: 1997
ISSN: 1010-7940
DOI: 10.1016/s1010-7940(96)01048-2