Mitral valve replacement in infancy. A case report

A 5-month-old infant with congenital mitral valve disease successfully managed by replacement with a mechanical prosthetic valve is reported. The incidence and management of congenital mitral valve defects is discussed.

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Veröffentlicht in:	South African medical journal 1990-05, Vol.77 (10), p.533-535
Hauptverfasser:	Vosloo, S M, Reichart, B A, de Moor, M M
Format:	Artikel
Sprache:	eng
Schlagworte:	Heart Valve Prosthesis Humans Infant Male Mitral Valve - abnormalities Mitral Valve - surgery Mitral Valve Stenosis - surgery
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Zusammenfassung:	A 5-month-old infant with congenital mitral valve disease successfully managed by replacement with a mechanical prosthetic valve is reported. The incidence and management of congenital mitral valve defects is discussed.
ISSN:	0256-9574