Spontaneous closure of ventricular septal defect.
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چکیده
One thousand sixty-six patients with ventricular septal defect were followed. Spontaneous closure occurred in 71%, whereas 5% needed operative closure and 2.3% died.
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عنوان ژورنال:
- American heart journal
دوره 80 3 شماره
صفحات -
تاریخ انتشار 1962