Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
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2763377 | Journal of Clinical Anesthesia | 2009 | 5 Pages |
Abstract
A 39-year-old patient awaiting emergency surgery due to a crush foot injury, with an undiagnosed cyanotic cardiac lesion that was diagnosed later as a complete atrioventricular canal defect, is presented. Complete atrioventricular canal defects usually present in the first few months of life and can be fatal if not treated in the first few years. Adult patients with congenital cardiac malformations seem to be at increased risk for noncardiac surgery. The diagnostic process, perioperative management, and anesthetic implications are discussed.
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Authors
Tim Litofe, Jochen Muehlschlegel, Yong Peng, Avner Sidi, Mark S. Bleiweis,