Truncus Arteriosus
Truncus arteriosus is a rare type of
There are different types of truncus arteriosus, depending on the anatomy of the single vessel.
Alternative Names
Truncus
Causes, incidence, and risk factors
In normal circulation, the pulmonary artery comes out of the right ventricle and the aorta comes out of the left...
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