- Original Article
- Treatment of Pulmonary Atresia, Ventricular Septal Defect and Diminutive Pulmonary Arteries Comparing First Palliative Management Schemes
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Jean Yoon, In Seung Park, Soo Jin Kim, Mi Young Han, Do Jun Cho, Eun Jung Bae, Young Tak Lee, Seong Ho Kim
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Clin Exp Pediatr. 1999;42(6):800-806. Published online June 15, 1999
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Purpose : This report reviews an 8-year treatment of pulmonary atresia, ventricular septal defect and diminutive pulmonary arteries, comparing first palliative management schemes.
Methods : Between January 1989 and March 1997, patients had their pulmonary artery anatomy evaluated before any surgical managements. Twenty-two patients had diminutive pulmonary arteries(Nakata index<90). Clinical records, hemodynamic data, and cineangiograms were examined in these patients.
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