Tricuspid atresia and pregnancy.
Four cases of pregnancies in two women with tricuspid atresia (TA) are described. A review of the literature on this subject revealed 24 reported cases of which only 11 were reported in detail. Eight pregnancies resulted in deliveries (including our 3 cases). TA is still uncommon in adult patients, but due to successful palliative surgery in childhood more patients now reach the age of fertility. Guidelines about the management of these patients are discussed.
Bitsch
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Department of Gynecology & Obstetrics, Rigshospitalet, Copenhagen, Denmark.
Johansen
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C
Wennevold
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Osler
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D000328:Adult; D002585:Cesarean Section; D004697:Endocarditis, Bacterial / Q000175:diagnosis; D005260:Female; D005317:Fetal Growth Retardation / Q000175:diagnosis; D006333:Heart Failure / Q000175:diagnosis; D006801:Humans; D007231:Infant, Newborn; D008297:Male; D010166:Palliative Care; D011183:Postoperative Complications / Q000175:diagnosis; D011247:Pregnancy; D011249:Pregnancy Complications, Cardiovascular / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000628:therapy; D014261:Tricuspid Valve / Q000002:abnormalities* / Q000601:surgery