Left hemitruncus associated with tetralogy of Fallot: A case report

Authors
Soylu, M Demir, AD Tikiz, H Kisacik, H Korkmaz, S
Citation
M. Soylu et al., Left hemitruncus associated with tetralogy of Fallot: A case report, CATHET C IN, 51(1), 2000, pp. 58-60
Citations number
8
Categorie Soggetti
Cardiovascular & Respiratory Systems
Journal title
CATHETERIZATION AND CARDIOVASCULAR INTERVENTIONS
ISSN journal
15221946 → ACNP
Volume
51
Issue
1
Year of publication
2000
Pages
58 - 60
Database
ISI
SICI code
1522-1946(200009)51:1<58:LHAWTO>2.0.ZU;2-2
Abstract
This report presents a case of a left hemitruncus and tetralogy of Fallot, The diagnosis was first made by means of echocardiography and confirmed wit h cardiac catheterization thereafter, To the authors' knowledge, this patie nt is the fourth-longest-term survivor so far reported in the medical liter ature. A significant improvement has been observed after surgical correctio n of the anomaly, and the patient was free of symptoms at the 6-mo follow-u p examination, Cathet. Cardiovasc. Intervent. 51:58-60, 2000. (C) 2000 Wile y-Liss, Inc.