Multicenter Analysis of Early Childhood Outcomes Following Repair of Truncus Arteriosus

ConclusionsIn a multicenter dataset, DiGeorge syndrome and need for tracheostomy postoperatively were found to be independent risk factors for late mortality after repair of truncus arteriosus, while risk of conduit reintervention was independently influenced by both initial conduit type and size.
Source: The Annals of Thoracic Surgery - Category: Cardiovascular & Thoracic Surgery Source Type: research