Frenkel defects is the defect in which one of the ions leaves its lattice position and moves into an interstitial void, creating a vacancy at the lattice point. Since the ion is dislocated from its lattice site, the Frenkel defect is also known as dislocation defect. Is Schottky defect dislocationRead More →
Atrial septal defect occurs in 5 to 10 percent of all babies with congenital heart disease. The most common form of ASD is an ostium secundum, an opening in the middle of the atrial septum. For unknown reasons, girls have atrial septal defects twice as often as boys. Is havingRead More →
When associated with volvulus, malrotation is a true surgical emergency requiring rapid diagnosis and treatment. Can you live with malrotation? Although intestinal malrotation can occur in older children (or even adults), up to 90% of patients are diagnosed by age one – many within the first week after birth. ARead More →
However, vigorous exercise can increase the risk of adverse cardiac events in those with symptomatic myocardial bridges and documented ischemia, thus a surgical approach may be beneficial in athletes who wish to return to full participation. How common is myocardial bridging? The prevalence of myocardial bridging is less than 5%Read More →