PMID: 2505169Aug 1, 1989Paper

Marfan's syndrome, pregnancy, and the cardiac surgeon

Military Medicine
V C SmithC L Leach

Abstract

Marfan's syndrome in a pregnant woman appears to be particularly hazardous because of the increased risk of aortic rupture. The first reported case report of replacement of the ascending aorta in a pregnant woman with a successful outcome for mother and fetus is presented. The literature is reviewed with regard to Marfan's syndrome and pregnancy as well as to open heart surgery during pregnancy.

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