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Ivemark syndrome

How is it treated?

Treatment is centred on the relief of the underlying cardiac abnormalities, this is achieved by surgery. Surgery may also be required for fixation of the bowel to prevent gut malrotation causing symptoms and bowel damage.

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Medical text written February 2008 by Dr Jonathan Forsey, Specialist Registrar Paediatric Cardiology and Dr Robin Martin, Consultant Paediatric Cardiologist, Bristol Royal Hospital for Children, Bristol, UK

 

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