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Association of hiatal hernia with mitral valve prolapse

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Cardiological investigation of 23 children (13 boys) with sliding hiatal hernia revealed mitral valve prolapse in 18 patients (10 boys) suggesting a very high association rate of 78.2%. No other signs of connective tissue weakness were seen.

Conclusion Cardiological evaluation is recommended in every child with hiatal hernia.

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  1. Department of Paediatrics,H-7623 Pécs,Fax: 36-72-314 937, University Medical School, József Attila u., Hungary, HU

    Magdolna Horváth

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Received: 19 January 1996 / Accepted: 25 May 1996

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Horváth, M. Association of hiatal hernia with mitral valve prolapse. Eur J Pediatr 156, 35–36 (1996). https://doi.org/10.1007/s004310050548

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