Porcine Small Intestinal Submucosa May Be a Suitable Material for Norwood Arch Reconstruction

ConclusionsFreedom from neo-aortic arch re-intervention and survival following Norwood palliation with PSIS patch material is promising. PSIS appears non-inferior and may be an appropriate tissue choice for Norwood palliation. Studies with longer follow-up are needed to determine the rate of neo-aortic re-intervention over time.
Source: The Annals of Thoracic Surgery - Category: Cardiovascular & Thoracic Surgery Source Type: research