The Journal of thoracic and cardiovascular surgery
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J. Thorac. Cardiovasc. Surg. · Oct 2024
Outcomes of Left Atrioventricular Valve Operation following Atrioventricular Septal Defect Repair.
A left atrioventricular valve (LAVV) operation following repair of an atrioventricular septal defect (AVSD) can be challenging. We sought to describe characteristics and outcomes of patients requiring LAVV operation. ⋯ Adverse outcomes remain common following LAVV operation. Smaller infants and infants requiring earlier operation and complex type repairs are at greatest risk. Future studies should focus on which high-risk LAVVs are more suited to early LAVV replacement.
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J. Thorac. Cardiovasc. Surg. · Oct 2024
Impact of aorto-pulmonary and veno-venous collaterals on the onset of plastic bronchitis following the Fontan procedure.
To clarify the association of the aortopulmonary collaterals (APCs)/venovenous collateral (VVCs) in patients with plastic bronchitis (PB) after the Fontan procedure. ⋯ The occurrence of post-Fontan APCs and VVCs was significantly associated with the development of PB. Treatment or mitigation of collaterals may represent an opportunity to prevent the development of PB, a remaining source of post-Fontan excess morbidity and mortality.