A tale of 2 conversions: Dichotomous decision in the spectrum of Shone syndrome is still a dilemma.

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Section of Pediatric and Congenital Heart Surgery, Heart, Vascular, and Thoracic Institute, Cleveland Clinic, Cleveland, Ohio.

Published: April 2023

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