Staged repair for complete atrioventricular septal defect in patients weighing less than 4.0  kg

This study compared the mortality, left atrioventricular valve –related reoperation, and left atrioventricular valve competence in symptomatic neonates and small infants who underwent staged repair incorporating pulmonary artery banding or primary repair for complete atrioventricular septal defect.

Source: The Journal of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery - July 11, 2023 Category: Cardiovascular & Thoracic Surgery Authors: Yasuyuki Kobayashi, Shingo Kasahara, Shunji Sano, Hiroyuki Suzuki, Etsuji Suzuki, Takashi Yorifuji, Yasuhiro Kotani Tags: Congenital Source Type: research