Case ReportInternational Surgery Journal

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Lutembacher’s syndrome: a study of 3 cases

Int Surg J. 2015;2(2):264-266.DOI10.5455/2349-2902.isj20150527

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Abstract

Lutembacher’s syndrome is rare clinical condition which comprises of congenital atrial septal defect and acquired mitral stenosis. We study three cases of this syndrome admitted over one month in our outpatient department. Successful surgical correction was done by pericardial patch closure and prosthetic mitral valve replacement.

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  1. Department of Cardiothoracic Surgery, Jawaharlal Nehru Medical College, DMIMS (DU), Sawangi (Meghe), Wardha, Maharashtra

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