Original Article

Atypical Defects of the Atrial Septum: Surgical Treatment

Authors: CHARLES W. PEARCE, M.D., KEITH REEMTSMA, M.D., ROBERT J. SCHRAMEL, M.D., OSCAR CREECH, JR., M.D.

Abstract

Atypical defects make up about one-fifth of atrial septal defects. This article classifies the defects and describes the treatment used in their closure. There was a very low case fatality rate associated with the operations.

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