Cardiac biopsy in childhood.

Autor: MACKAY, E. H., PICKERING, D., LITTLER, W. A.
Zdroj: Archives of Disease in Childhood; Oct1977, Vol. 52 Issue 10, p785-789, 5p, 3 Black and White Photographs, 1 Chart
Abstrakt: Endomyocardial biopsy was attempted in 18 children aged 5 months to 15 years with 82% success. Biopsies obtained from 15 children were examined by light and electron microscope making positive morphological diagnoses in 3 cases. The biopsy findings were actively helpful in 7 other cases, which contrasts with experience in adult biopsy series. This is a low risk procedure which does not add to the hazards of cardiac catheterization in children. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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