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. 1969 Nov;24(6):667–672. doi: 10.1136/thx.24.6.667

Cor triatriatum with pericardial agenesis

M Jiménez Martínez 1,2,1, J S Franco Vázquez 1,2, R Gutíerrez Bosque 1,2, J J Pérez Alvarez 1,2, R Argüero Sánchez 1,2
PMCID: PMC472070  PMID: 5350716

Abstract

A case of cor triatriatum associated with pericardial agenesis, which was successfully treated, is reported. Details of the clinical picture and surgical treatment are given, with emphasis on the good prognosis which results when the diagnosis is made before attempting surgical correction.

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