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Do neonates with genetic abnormalities have an increased morbidity and mortality following cardiac surgery?
Congenital heart disease - 1 Jan 2000
Simsic Janet M, Coleman Karlene, Maher Kevin O, Cuadrado Angel, Kirshbom Paul M
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INTRODUCTION: Genetic abnormalities occur in approximately 20% of children with congenital heart disease. The purpose of this study was to evaluate the effect of genetic abnormalities on short-term outcomes following neonatal cardiac surgery. METHODS: Retrospective review of all neonates (n = 609) undergoing cardiac surgery from January 2003 to December 2006. Genetic abnormalities were identified in 93 neonates...
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