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[Pulmonary stenosis with tricuspid insufficiency in the child]
Archives Des Maladies Du Coeur Et Des Vaisseaux
|April 1, 1977
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This study highlights pulmonary stenosis with intact interventricular septum and tricuspid incompetence. Prompt surgical correction is crucial for successful outcomes in these rare pediatric cardiac cases.
Area of Science:
- Pediatric Cardiology
- Congenital Heart Disease
- Cardiac Surgery
Background:
- Pulmonary stenosis (PS) is a common congenital heart defect.
- Isolated PS with an intact interventricular septum (IVS) is less common.
- Tricuspid incompetence (TI) can be associated with PS, impacting surgical outcomes.
Abstract:
The authors report 3 cases of pulmonary stenosis with an intact interventricular septum and tricuspid incompetence. The tricuspid regurgitation was corrected in all 3 cases. After recalling the clinical features, they emphasize the importance of seeking for this condition and correcting it in every case if the immediate and long-term results are to be satisfactory.