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Revision as of 16:52, 2 December 2011
Complications
Complications associated with dextrocardia depend upon whether or not there is an underlying syndrome associated with the condition.
- In the case of an underlying syndrome, there are some serious complications
- Bacteria in the blood (septic shock)
- Blocked intestines (due to intestinal malrotation)
- Congestive heart failure
- Infection (heterotaxy with no spleen)
- Infertility in males (Kartagener syndrome)
- Repeated pneumonias
- Repeated sinus infections (Kartagener syndrome)