Why the study?
Does mitral balloon valvotomy provide similar long-term safety and efficacy in children and adolescents compared to adults with rheumatic mitral stenosis?
Population
468 patients with rheumatic mitral stenosis who underwent successful mitral balloon valvotomy, divided into…
Comparison
Mitral balloon valvotomy in children and… vs Mitral balloon valvotomy in adults
Design
Cohort
Follow-up
0.5-13 years (mean 5 years)
Authors
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Supports comparable long-term mitral balloon valvotomy outcomes in children/adolescents; hypothesis-generating and leaves randomized confirmation open.
Does mitral balloon valvotomy provide similar long-term safety and efficacy in children and adolescents compared to adults with rheumatic mitral stenosis?
Mitral balloon valvotomy is safe and effective for rheumatic mitral stenosis in children and adolescents, providing excellent long-term results comparable to those seen in adults.
Mohamed Fawzy (2005) studied this question.
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