Aortic valve injury 10 years after tetralogy of Fallot repair.
Although recognized by pediatric cardiac surgeons, aortic insufficiency as a technical complication after tetralogy of Fallot repair is poorly documented, especially if it occurs late. The case of a boy with aortic insufficiency 10 years after complete tetralogy repair is described. No documentation in the literature other than summary statements in textbooks of this occurrence was found.
Bilfinger
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Department of Cardiothoracic Surgery, State University of New York at Stony Brook 11794-8191.
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Vallone
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Biancaniello
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D000293:Adolescent; D001021:Aortic Valve / Q000293:injuries; D001022:Aortic Valve Insufficiency / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000209:etiology*; D006348:Cardiac Surgical Procedures / Q000009:adverse effects; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D013771:Tetralogy of Fallot / Q000601:surgery*; D013997:Time Factors; D014463:Ultrasonography