Preoperative Aortic Arch Size and Late Outcome Following Coarctation Repair via Lateral Thoracotomy

Conclusions Aortic arches of various dimensions were successfully repaired by lateral thoracotomy. No significant predictors for reintervention or long-term success could be identified although distal transverse arch dimension may play a role in long-term success.
Source: The Annals of Thoracic Surgery - Category: Cardiovascular & Thoracic Surgery Source Type: research