| Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5597475 | The Annals of Thoracic Surgery | 2017 | 7 Pages |
Abstract
Several risk factors were identified in infants with HLHS in whom a tracheostomy was placed during their first hospitalization. Despite an overall increase in rates of tracheostomies during the study period, the mortality rate did not improve among these patients. Appropriate family counseling and thorough preoperative case selection is suggested when discussing possible tracheostomy placement in infants with HLHS.
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Authors
Parthak MD, Amit MD, Nahed O. MD, Elijah H. MD, Brandon JD, Xiomara MD, Michael MD, Xinyu PhD,