Interrupted aortic arch with tetralogy of Fallot. A report of an unsuccessful surgically treated case.
Interrupted aortic arch is a complete discontinuity of two segments of the aorta. Although associated with a number of conditions, it does not occur in association with pulmonary stenosis. We report a case unsuccessfully treated but from which we have learnt a lesson.
Korula
R J
RJ
Department of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery, Christian Medical College and Hospital, Vellore, South India.
Bais
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Lal
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Jairaj
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D001013:Aorta, Thoracic / Q000002:abnormalities* / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000601:surgery; D002648:Child; D004630:Emergencies; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D011183:Postoperative Complications / Q000601:surgery; D011859:Radiography; D012086:Reoperation; D013771:Tetralogy of Fallot / Q000150:complications / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000601:surgery*