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Situs Inversus
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Situs inversus is a condition in which the arrangement of the internal organs is a mirror image of normal anatomy. It can occur alone (isolated, with no other abnormalities or conditions) or it can occur as part of a syndrome with various other defects. Congenital heart defects are present in about 5-10% of affected people. The underlying cause and genetics of situs inversus are complex. Familial cases have been reported.[1][2]
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This video explains situs inversus, a condition in which the internal organs are arranged as a mirror image of normal anatomy. It covers that it can occur on its own or as part of a syndrome with other defects, and that congenital heart defects occur in a minority of affected people.
Key points
- Situs inversus is a mirror-image arrangement of the internal organs
- It can occur in isolation or as part of a syndrome with other defects
- Congenital heart defects are present in about 5 to 10 percent of affected people
- The underlying cause and genetics are described as complex, with familial cases reported
Video Overview
This video presents “Situs Inversus” — Situs inversus is a condition in which the arrangement of the internal organs is a mirror image of normal anatomy. It can occur alone (isolated, with no other abnormalities or conditions) or it can occur as part of a syndrome with various. Whether you are preparing for a procedure, studying the technique, or learning how a condition is assessed, the recording shows the process as it is performed in practice.
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