Non-surgical correction of Lutembacher syndrome.
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چکیده
Lutembacher syndrome is the combination of congenital atrial septal defect and acquired mitral stenosis. The condition is usually treated surgically. We describe a patient treated percutaneously with a combined Inoue balloon valvuloplasty and septal defect closure using the Amplatzer septal occlusion device.
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ورودعنوان ژورنال:
- Saudi medical journal
دوره 24 3 شماره
صفحات -
تاریخ انتشار 2003