Ventricular septal defect closure in a patient with VACTERL syndrome - Anticipating sequelae in a rare genetic disorder

Hatemi, Ali; Gursoy, Mete; Ceviker, Kadir; Tongut, Aybala; Cetin, Gürkan; Çelebi, Mustafa; Kansiz, Erhan

Ventricular septal defect closure in a patient with VACTERL syndrome - Anticipating sequelae in a rare genetic disorder

Hatemi A. C., Gursoy M., Ceviker K., Tongut A., Cetin G., Çelebi M. S., ...More

TEXAS HEART INSTITUTE JOURNAL, vol.35, no.2, pp.203-205, 2008 (SCI-Expanded, Scopus)

Publication Type: Article / Article
Volume: 35 Issue: 2
Publication Date: 2008
Journal Name: TEXAS HEART INSTITUTE JOURNAL
Journal Indexes: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED), Scopus
Page Numbers: pp.203-205
Istanbul University Affiliated: Yes

Abstract

Noncardiac components of genetic disorders can complicate the operative and postoperative courses of pediatric cardiac surgery patients. Prolonged hospital stay increased treatment cost, morbidity, and death are more likely in this subgroup of patients.