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Osteogenesis imperfecta and coronary artery surgery. A case report
F Reguillo1, R De La Llana, J Castañón
1Hospital Universitario San Carlos, Universidad Complutense de Madrid, Spain.
The Journal of Cardiovascular Surgery
|December 1, 1996
Summary
This report details a successful surgery for a patient with Osteogenesis Imperfecta (OI) and ischemic heart disease. Coronary artery surgery is feasible even with this rare OI complication.
Area of Science:
- Cardiology
- Genetics
- Surgical Procedures
Background:
- Osteogenesis Imperfecta (OI) is a rare genetic disorder characterized by brittle bones.
- Ischemic heart disease presents significant challenges in surgical patients.
- The co-occurrence of OI and ischemic heart disease is exceptionally rare.
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