Paediatrica Indonesiana
Vol 44 No 5 (2004): September 2004

Recurrent cerebral abscess in tetralogy of Fallot

Wanty Sahli (Unknown)
J M Ch Pelupessy (Unknown)



Article Info

Publish Date
10 Oct 2016

Abstract

Tetralogy of Fallot (TF) classically consistsof the combination of right ventricularoutflow obstruction (pulmonary stenosis),ventricular septal defect (VSD), overridingaorta, and right ventricular hypertrophy. Thedegree of pulmonary stenosis and VSD determine thevariety of clinical manifestations.This type of congenital heart disease accountsfor about 10% of all congenital cardiac deformitiesand is the most common cyanotic lesion after thefirst year of life. Cerebral abscess is a serious com-plication in TF and is usually seen after the age of 2years.

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Journal Info

Abbrev

paediatrica-indonesiana

Publisher

Subject

Health Professions Medicine & Pharmacology

Description

Paediatrica Indonesiana is a medical journal devoted to the health, in a broad sense, affecting fetuses, infants, children, and adolescents, belonged to the Indonesian Pediatric Society. Its publications are directed to pediatricians and other medical practitioners or researchers at all levels of ...