double outlet right ventricle/seizures

Bohring-Opitz syndrome (BOS) is a rare, sporadic genetic disorder, characterized by feeding difficulties, developmental delay, flexion abnormalities, dysmorphic facial features and typical body posture (BOS posture). This syndrome is diagnosed on the basis of distinctive clinical features with or

BACKGROUND We describe the recent results in a large cohort of patients with functionally single ventricle who underwent various modifications of cavopulmonary connections. METHODS Using the database at our institution, we identified all children who underwent cavopulmonary connection operations

OBJECTIVE The surgical results for the repair of interrupted aortic arch (IAA) have evolved in recent years. We report our results for staged repair of this complex congenital malformation. METHODS Sixty-five patients (mean age, 16.9+/-41.7 days) were diagnosed with IAA and referred for surgical

OBJECTIVE Infants with cyanotic congenital heart disease are at risk for cerebral arterial gas embolism (CAGE) from iv infusion lines. Concern about the hazards and difficulty of caring for such patients inside a hyperbaric chamber may deter referral. We report a complex case in which a small infant

A 12-year-old girl presented with a protein-losing enteropathy. Symptoms started 4 weeks after undergoing the Fontan procedure at the age of 1.5 years for mitral atresia, ventricular septal defect, and double-outlet right ventricle. Upon referral for 3 weeks of rehabilitation after multiple

Individuals with terminal and interstitial deletions of chromosome 1p36 have a spectrum of defects that includes eye anomalies, postnatal growth deficiency, structural brain anomalies, seizures, cognitive impairment, delayed motor development, behavior problems, hearing loss, cardiovascular