Abstract | OBJECTIVES: METHODS: RESULTS: Overall hospital mortality was 0%. A postoperative residual shunt was recognized in 3 patients, but all were well-controlled conservatively and re-operation was not needed. The patients have been followed up for a mean of 59.5 months. There have been two late deaths due to non-cardiac problems. Acturial survival rate for the 12 patients was 90% at 1 year and 75% at 5 years. CONCLUSIONS:
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Authors | H Furukawa, K Tsuchiya, K Ogata, Y Kabuto, Y Iida |
Journal | The Japanese journal of thoracic and cardiovascular surgery : official publication of the Japanese Association for Thoracic Surgery = Nihon Kyobu Geka Gakkai zasshi
(Jpn J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg)
Vol. 48
Issue 4
Pg. 199-204
(Apr 2000)
ISSN: 1344-4964 [Print] Japan |
PMID | 10824470
(Publication Type: Journal Article)
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Topics |
- Aged
- Aged, 80 and over
- Female
- Humans
- Male
- Methods
- Middle Aged
- Survival Rate
- Treatment Outcome
- Ventricular Septal Rupture
(mortality, surgery)
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