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Sohn, Lee, Kwon, Kang, Kim, Kim, and Kim: Clinical Study of Ebstein's Anomaly
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Korean Circulation Journal

Korean Circulation Journal 1991; 21(6): 1246-1253.

Published online: 31 December 1991

DOI: https://doi.org/10.4070/kcj.1991.21.6.1246

Clinical Study of Ebstein's Anomaly

Sung Min Sohn, M.D., Sang Lak Lee, M.D., Tae Chan Kwon, M.D., Chin Moo Kang, M.D., Kee Sik Kim, M.D., Yoon Nyun Kim, M.D., Kwon Bae Kim, M.D.

Copyright © 1991 The Korean Society of Circulation

Abstract

Clinical features, laboratory and operative findings were reviewed in 10 cases of Ebstein's anomaly admitted to Dong San Hospital, Keimyung University during a 7½-year period from January 1982 to June 1989.
The following results obtained :
1) Exertional dyspnea(90%) and palpitation(30%) were the predominant symptoms, and cyanosis was documented in 2 cases among 10 patients.
2) Chest X-ray showed cardiomegaly in all cases, but cardio-thoracic ratio was above 0.6 in 4 cases.
3) Electrocardiograms showed RBBB in 4 cases, RVH in 2 cases, 1st degree AV block in 4 cases.
4) Echocardiograms and angiograms showed displacement of tricuspid valve in all cases.
5) Interatrial communication via atrial septal defect (5) and patent foramen ovale (5) was present in 10 cases(100%).
6) Operative findings of 5 cases showed abnormalities of septal leaflet in 5(100%), posterior leaflet in 5(100%), and anterior leaflet in 1 case (20%).

Keywords: Ebstein's Anomaly

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