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Genetic syndromes and congenital heart defects: how is surgical management affected?
European journal of cardio-thoracic surgery : official journal of the European Association for Cardio-thoracic Surgery - 1 Apr 2009
Formigari Roberto, Michielon Guido, Digilio Maria Cristina, Piacentini Gerardo, Carotti Adriano, Giardini Alessandro, Di Donato Roberto M, Marino Bruno
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The population of neonates and children with congenital heart defects presents about a 30% prevalence of associated genetic syndrome or additional extracardiac anomalies and may show an increased risk of death or major complication at cardiac surgery. Since a well-defined pattern of combined cardiac and extracardiac anomalies may be found in relation to specific genetic defects, correct understanding of the...
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