Significant delayed aortic dilatation after tetralogy of Fallot repair: a case report

Significant delayed aortic dilatation after tetralogy of Fallot repair: a case report

Abstract Background Aortic dilatation may occur in some patients even after complete repair of tetralogy of Fallot (TOF). The progression rate of the aortic diameter is so slow, and the incidence of aortic dissection is so low that it is suspected that frequent imaging of the aorta may not be necess...

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Main Authors: Yosuke Nishimura, Toru Yasutsune, Shohei Shimajiri, Yuki Jinzai, Eigo Ikushima, Takehiro Kishigami, Tomoya Takigawa
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: SpringerOpen 2020-07-01
Series:Surgical Case Reports
Subjects:
Aortic dilatation
Aneurysm
Tetralogy of Fallot
Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s40792-020-00935-5

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