How often is coarctation of aorta correctly diagnosed antemortem in children with fatal illnesses? A retrospective review of medical and autopsy records.

Authors :: Karande S
Kumar S
Vaideeswar P
Source :: Journal of postgraduate medicine [J Postgrad Med] 2020 Jul-Sep; Vol. 66 (3), pp. 169-171.
Publication Year :: 2020
Abstract: This retrospective study analyzed the level of concordance between clinical and autopsy diagnosis of coarctation of aorta over 10 years. Utilizing the Goldmann classification, the concordance rate was found to be 16%. Major discrepancies (Class I and II) were found in 56% cases and minor discrepancies (Class III and IV) in 28% cases.<br />Competing Interests: None

Subjects :: Autopsy
Cause of Death
Diagnostic Errors
Echocardiography
Female
Humans
Male
Retrospective Studies
Aortic Coarctation pathology
Medical Audit

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