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Title:

Long-term results of repair of anomalous origin of the left coronary artery from the pulmonary artery.

Document type:
Comparative Study; Journal Article; Article
Author(s):
Lange, R; Vogt, M; Hörer, J; Cleuziou, J; Menzel, A; Holper, K; Hess, J; Schreiber, C
Abstract:
BACKGROUND: Upon initial repair, most patients with anomalous origin of the left coronary artery from the pulmonary artery (ALCAPA) present with severely impaired ventricular function and mitral regurgitation. In this study, both parameters were investigated at long-term in patients in whom either coronary transfer or subclavian artery anastomosis was applied. METHODS: Records of 56 patients with ALCAPA, operated between 1977 and 2002, were reviewed retrospectively. Patients were divided into tw...     »
Journal title abbreviation:
Ann Thorac Surg
Year:
2007
Journal volume:
83
Journal issue:
4
Pages contribution:
1463-71
Language:
eng
Fulltext / DOI:
doi:10.1016/j.athoracsur.2006.11.005
Pubmed ID:
http://view.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/17383358
Print-ISSN:
0003-4975
TUM Institution:
Klinik für Herz- und Gefäßchirurgie (Prof. Lange); Klinik für Kinderkardiologie und angeborene Herzfehler (Prof. Hess)
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