Article
Clinical characteristics and survival of trisomy 13 in a medical center in Taiwan, 1985-2004.
Pediatrics international : official journal of the Japan Pediatric Society - 1 Jun 2007
Lin Hsiang-Yu, Lin Shuan-Pei, Chen Yen-Jiun, Hsu Chyong-Hsin, Kao Hsin-An, Chen Ming-Ren, Hung Han-Yang, Ho Che-Sheng, Chang Jui-Hsing, Huang Fu-Yuan, Tsai Tsuen-Chiuan, Lin Dar-Shong, Chan Wai-Tao
Abstract excerpt
BACKGROUND: This study investigated the survival and natural history of trisomy 13 in a series of patients, comparing the management and outcome before and after the implementation of Taiwan's National Health Insurance program (NHI). METHODS: A total of 28 cases of trisomy 13 seen at Mackay Memorial Hospital, Taipei, Taiwan, from 1985 to 2004 were retrospectively reviewed. Survival and management before (12...
Read the complete abstract on PubMedTopics
Share this publication in a Topic to start or enrich a Post.
