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Successful double bypass grafting in a child with coronary artery obstruction due to Kawasaki disease
1Department of Pediatrics, University of Louisville School of Medicine, Louisville, Ky., USA.
Southern Medical Journal
|April 1, 1996
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This study details the surgical treatment for severe coronary artery obstructions in a child with a history of Kawasaki disease. It highlights the successful management of this rare complication.
Area of Science:
- Pediatric Cardiology
- Cardiovascular Surgery
Background:
- Kawasaki disease is a leading cause of acquired heart disease in children.
- Coronary artery obstructions are a serious but uncommon sequela of Kawasaki disease.
- Early diagnosis and intervention are crucial for managing cardiac complications.
Abstract:
We describe the clinical evaluation and surgical treatment of a 7-year-old child who had severe coronary artery obstructions that occurred as a sequela of previously diagnosed Kawasaki disease.