Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
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2879617 | The Annals of Thoracic Surgery | 2009 | 7 Pages |
Abstract
Early and midterm survival after the Rastelli procedure is satisfactory. Aggressive resection of the infundibular septum to enlarge the VSD has mitigated the risk of LVOTO recurrence. Late conduit obstruction remains an important source of morbidity and frequently requires reintervention.
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Authors
Bahaaldin MD, Abid MD, Ahmad MD, Mamdouh MD, Charles C. MD, Ziad MD, Avedis MD, Zohair MD,