Myocarditis exacerbation in a child undergoing inguinal hernioplasty after viral infection

Introduction Immunosuppressive effects of general anesthesia and surgery could have unexpected consequences in a child with recent infection. The incidence of myocarditis in childhood is unknown. Case outline During general anesthesia for inguinal hernia repair, a seven-year-old boy suddenly develop...

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Main Authors: Simić Dušica, Milojević Irina, Budić Ivana, Strajina Veljko
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Serbian Medical Society 2009-01-01
Series:Srpski Arhiv za Celokupno Lekarstvo
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Online Access:http://www.doiserbia.nb.rs/img/doi/0370-8179/2009/0370-81790910537S.pdf