International Journal of Cardiology
Volume 83, Issue 2 , Pages 195-197 , May 2002

Acute superior vena cava and right atrial tamponade in an infant after open heart surgery

Received 12 January 2001 ,Accepted 23 January 2002.

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International Journal of Cardiology
Volume 83, Issue 2 , Pages 195-197 , May 2002

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