Cardiac biopsy in childhood. Issue 10 (October 1977)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Mackay, E H; Pickering, D; Littler, W A
• Is Part Of: Archives of disease in childhood. Volume 52:Issue 10(1977)
• Page Start: 785
• Page End: 789
• Publication Date: 1977-10
• Subjects: Children -- Diseases -- Periodicals; Infants -- Diseases -- Periodicals; 618.920005
• DOI: 10.1136/adc.52.10.785
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 0003-9888

Abstract

Abstract : Endomyocardial biopsy was attempted in 18 children aged 5 months to 15 years with 82% success. Biopsies obtained from 15 children were examined by light and electron microscope making positive morphological diagnoses in 3 cases. The biopsy findings were actively helpful in 7 other cases, which contrasts with experience in adult biopsy series. This is a low risk procedure which does not add to the hazards of cardiac catheterization in children.