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Congenital pericardial defect: report of two cases and literature review

Authors: M. Montaudon, F. Roubertie, F. Bire, F. Laurent

Published in: Surgical and Radiologic Anatomy | Issue 3/2007

Abstract

The authors report two cases of congenital pericardial defect and emphasize the role of MRI as a diagnostic tool. A review of the development of the pericardium and of the various possible explanations dealing with these abnormalities is then presented. Finally, clinical data and diagnosis and therapeutic options are discussed.

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Title: Congenital pericardial defect: report of two cases and literature review
Authors: M. Montaudon
F. Roubertie
F. Bire
F. Laurent
Publication date: 01-04-2007
Publisher: Springer-Verlag
Published in: Surgical and Radiologic Anatomy / Issue 3/2007
Print ISSN: 0930-1038
Electronic ISSN: 1279-8517
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s00276-007-0198-0

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