American Journal of Cardiology
Volume 103, Issue 2 , Pages 271-272 , 15 January 2009

Prevalence of Pericardial Effusions in Children With Large Atrial or Ventricular Septal Defect

Received 16 July 2008 ,Revised 22 August 2008 ,Accepted 22 August 2008.

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PII: S0002-9149(08)01587-7

doi: 10.1016/j.amjcard.2008.08.065

American Journal of Cardiology
Volume 103, Issue 2 , Pages 271-272 , 15 January 2009