Nina A Korsuize, Wouter Bakhuis, Bram van Wijk, Heynric B Grotenhuis, Henriëtte Ter Heide, Michelle Cohen de Lara, Zina Fejzic, Paul H Schoof, Felix Haas, Trinette J Steenhuis
BACKGROUND: The aim of this study was to review our institution's experience with truncus arteriosus from prenatal diagnosis to clinical outcome. METHODS: and results: We conducted a single-centre retrospective cohort study for the years 2005-2020. Truncus arteriosus antenatal echocardiographic diagnostic accuracy within our institution was 92.3%. After antenatal diagnosis, five parents (31%) decided to terminate the pregnancy. After inclusion from referring hospitals, 16 patients were offered surgery and were available for follow-up...
May 13, 2024: Cardiology in the Young