Tricuspid atresia overview: Difference between revisions
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==References== | ==References== |
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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]Associate Editor-In-Chief:; Keri Shafer, M.D. [2] Priyamvada Singh, MBBS [[3]]; Assistant Editor-In-Chief: Kristin Feeney, B.S. [[4]]
Overview
Tricuspid atresia is a form of congenital heart disease whereby the following defects are seen: complete absence of the tricuspid valve, absence of right atrioventricular connection, hypoplastic or an absence of the right ventricle. For survival of the infant a right-to-left atrial shunt is necessary. Repair of this lesion occurs in the first week of life and involves surgical palliation usually in three stages.
Other associated lesions are-