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- 2019
Gerbode Defect Formation Two Decades after Tetrology of Fallot RepairKeywords: Gerbode defect, tetralogy of Fallot, ventricular septal defect Abstract: Although most intracardiac defects are congenital, a small fraction may be acquired during life. The Gerbode defect is an abnormal anatomical connection between the left ventricle and the right atrium. We describe herein a patient who initially underwent repair of tetralogy of Fallot (TOF). Years after TOF repair, he developed severe dyspnea. Extensive evaluation revealed that he had developed a Gerbode defect. Very few cases of acquired Gerbode defect have been previously reported. Management options are predominantly surgical interventions
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