Publications by authors named "Elizabeth Isom"
Background And Aims Of The Study: Although repair of the mitral valve in children with or without concomitant congenital heart defects has improved significantly, it is not always achievable. The study aim was to review a 20-year experience of mitral valve replacement (MVR) in children.
Methods: Since 1980, 90 patients (37 males, 53 females; mean age 8.