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Variability in Surgical Referral Patterns for Pulmonary Valve Replacement in Adults with Repaired Tetralogy of Fallot

Authors :
Wald, Rachel M.
Lyseggen, Erik
Oechslin, Erwin N.
Webb, Gary D.
Silversides, Candice K.
Source :
Congenital Heart Disease; July 2009, Vol. 4 Issue: 4 p231-238, 8p
Publication Year :
2009

Abstract

Individuals with repaired tetralogy of Fallot (TOF) comprise a substantial proportion of the current adult congenital heart disease population. Pulmonary regurgitation (PR) is one of the most prevalent postoperative sequelae, but timing of pulmonary valve replacement (PVR) in the asymptomatic TOF patient remains controversial.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
1747079X and 17470803
Volume :
4
Issue :
4
Database :
Supplemental Index
Journal :
Congenital Heart Disease
Publication Type :
Periodical
Accession number :
ejs19217069
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1747-0803.2009.00311.x