The Journal of thoracic and cardiovascular surgery
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J. Thorac. Cardiovasc. Surg. · Sep 2010
Reintervention for arch obstruction after stage 1 reconstruction does not adversely affect survival or outcome at Fontan completion.
To determine the effect of reintervention for coarctation after stage 1 reconstruction for hypoplastic left heart syndrome and variants on survival, suitability for Fontan, and morbidity at Fontan. ⋯ Reintervention for coarctation after stage 1 reconstruction is common. Hemodynamic differences between groups did not affect Fontan completion, mortality, or hospital length of stay. Follow-up is necessary to determine the impact of re-coarctation on longer-term mortality and morbidity.
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J. Thorac. Cardiovasc. Surg. · Sep 2010
Atrioventricular valve repair in patients with functional single ventricle.
We aimed to evaluate surgical repair of atrioventricular valve regurgitation in patients with functional single ventricle. ⋯ The midterm results of atrioventricular valve repair in patients with functional single ventricle were favorable; however, young and small patients, especially those with hypoplastic left heart syndrome, still had poor outcomes.