Makrexeni ZM

Makrexeni ZM
Dora Nginza Hospital,
Port Elizabeth, Eastern Cape, 6045
South Africa

Publications
  • Case Report
    Down Syndrome with Unbalanced Complete Atrioventricular Septal Defect and Truncus Arteriosus
    Author(s): Makrexeni ZM* Makrexeni ZM*

    Truncus arteriosus (TA) is a rare cardiac anomaly constituting less than 1% of all congenital heart defects. The association of complete atrioventricular septal defect (AVSD) and truncus arteriosus is uncommon. The management of this uncommon combination of lesions has not been well characterized and there is limited surgical options for treatment of these patients. We present our case report of a late presentation of Down syndrome with unbalanced complete AVSD and type 1 truncus arteriosus in a tertiary hospital in South Africa. .. View More»
    DOI: 10.4172/2329-6607.1000224

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