Title of article
Cosmetic approach of atrial septal defect repair through right anterolateral thoracotomy
Author/Authors
Adhikary, Asit Baran Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujib Medical University - Department of Cardiothoracic Surgery, Dhaka , Kamal, Sarwar National Institute of Cardiovascular Diseases - Department of Cardiovascular Surgery, Bangladesh , Saha, Sanjoy Kumar Al-Helal Institute ofHeart and Medical Science - Department of Cardiac Anesthesia, Bangladesh , Hossain, Aslam Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujib Medical University - Department of Cardiothoracic Surgery, Bangladesh , Quader, Abdul National Institute of Cardiovascular Diseases - Department of Cardiovascular Surgery, Bangladesh , Badruzzaman National Institute of Cardiovascular Diseases - Department of Cardiovascular Surgery, Dhaka , Chanda, Prasanta Kumar National Heart Foundation Research Institute, Bangladesh
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75
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76
Abstract
Atrial septal defect is one of the common cardiacmalformations, approximately 6.7%1. Althoughthese malformation are often asymptomatic2, ifuncorrected they may lead to irreversiblepulmonary hypertension, progressively decliningcardiac function and early death3. Secundum atrialseptal defects occurs in 1 in 1500 live births,accounting for 10% to 15% of congenital heartdefects in children and 20% to 40% of defectsdiscovered in adults. A significant number of atrialseptal defects close spontaneously within the firstfew years of life, but spontaneous closure after age3 to 4 years is rare4. Report is documented that afew patients with atrial septal defect have survivedinto their 80’s5. However most without correctiondie in the 4th decade.75% patients were died by theage 50 and 90% by age 60. It is thereforerecommended that patients with atrial septal defect,even though who are asymptomatic should undergocorrection of the anomaly.
Journal title
Bangladesh Medical Research Council Bulletin
Journal title
Bangladesh Medical Research Council Bulletin
Record number
2671791
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