Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
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2874900 | The Annals of Thoracic Surgery | 2013 | 7 Pages |
Abstract
Septal myectomy is safe and effective in children with obstructive HCM, but limited exposure may increase risk of aortic or mitral valve injury. Late survival is better than the previously published untreated natural history of HCM. Patient selection and surgical expertise remain critical components of septal myectomy, especially before considering a prophylactic myectomy in a seemingly asymptomatic patient.
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Authors
Salah E. MD, Joseph A. MD, Harold M. MD, Hartzell V. MD, Salil V. MBBS, MS, Benjamin W. MD, Steve R. MD, Zhuo MS, Michael J. MD,