Tsang JC, Shum-Tim D, Tchervenkov CI, Jutras L, Sinclair B. Hemolytic anemia after atrioventricular septal defect repair without synthetic material.
Ann Thorac Surg 1999;
68:1838-40. [PMID:
10585070 DOI:
10.1016/s0003-4975(99)00752-3]
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Abstract
We report a rare case of severe hemolytic anemia following repair of a congenital heart defect without the use of prosthetic material. A review of the literature, diagnosis, and management are described. Although this is an unusual complication following congenital heart surgery, a high index of suspicion must be maintained and a possible mechanical cause should be sought and corrected.
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