Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
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2983292 | The Journal of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery | 2011 | 7 Pages |
Abstract
Primary biventricular repair for patients with left ventricular outflow tract obstruction and ventricular septal defect provides good early and intermediate-term outcomes. Maintaining a small atrial septal defect may improve hospital mortality. Selective ventricular septal defect enlargement and careful construction of the intraventricular pathway result in a low incidence of recurrent left ventricular outflow tract obstruction, as well as avoidance of heart block. Maximizing valve diameter and avoiding aortic allografts may lengthen conduit longevity.
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Authors
Takaya MD, Edward L. MD, Eric J. MD, Jennifer C. MD, Richard G. MD,