title: Window-type patent ductus arteriosus with acquired rheumatic mitral stenosis.
abstract: An 18-year-old patient with a window type of patent ductus arteriosus and acquired rheumatic mitral stenosis is reported for its rarity. The pitfalls in the diagnosis and surgical management of this condition are discussed.
authors.affiliation: Cardiothoracic Centre, All India Institute of Medical Sciences, New Delhi, India. sachintalwar@hotmail.com
authors.forename: Sachin
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Talwar
authors.forename: Madhav
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Upadhyay
authors.forename: Sivasubramanian
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Ramakrishnan
authors.forename: Parag
authors.initials: P
authors.lastname: Gharade
authors.forename: Shiv K
authors.initials: SK
authors.lastname: Choudhary
authors.forename: Balram
authors.initials: B
authors.lastname: Airan
mesh_terms: D000293:Adolescent; D004374:Ductus Arteriosus, Patent / Q000150:complications* / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging; D017548:Echocardiography, Transesophageal; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008946:Mitral Valve Stenosis / Q000150:complications* / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging; D011859:Radiography; D012214:Rheumatic Heart Disease / Q000150:complications*