Risk Factors and Early Outcomes of Repeat Sternotomy in 1,960 Adults with Congenital Heart Disease: A 30-Year, Single Center Study

Patients with congenital heart disease (CHD) increasingly live into adulthood, often requiring cardiac reoperation. We aimed to assess the outcomes of adults with CHD (ACHD) patients undergoing repeat sternotomy at our institution.

Source: The Journal of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery - November 17, 2023 Category: Cardiovascular & Thoracic Surgery Authors: Ahmed A. Abdelrehim, Joseph A. Dearani, Kimberly A. Holst, William R. Miranda, Heidi M. Connolly, Austin L. Todd, Luke J. Burchill, Hartzell V. Schaff, Alberto Pochettino, Elizabeth H. Stephens Source Type: research