Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
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2879324 | The Annals of Thoracic Surgery | 2008 | 9 Pages |
Abstract
Many children-particularly those with Williams syndrome-show regression of stenosis without intervention. Children who undergo operation have high LVOT gradients and smaller LVOT z scores that do not improve over time. Surgical intervention alters the natural history: LVOT obstruction is relieved and does not recur, and ascending aortic dimensions progressively enlarge towards normal values.
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Authors
Edward J. BM, BS, Gordon MD, William G. MD, Cedric BS, Glen S. MD, Christopher A. MD, John MD, Brian W. MD, MPH,