Herz
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Ebstein's anomaly is a complex malformation of the tricuspid valve where the hinges of the septal and/or posterior leaflets are displaced downward into the right ventricle. The leaflets show variable deformations. In general, the anterior leaflet is enlarged. ⋯ An analysis of the postoperative deaths revealed that all patients but one suffered from endstage cardiac disease and had a cardio-thoracic ratio greater than 0.65. This supports the importance of surgical intervention in time. In our opinion, operation is even indicated for those patients in functional Class II who reveal clinical deterioration.