Outcomes Associated With Unplanned Interstage Cardiac Interventions After Norwood Palliation

ConclusionsUnplanned interstage interventions after S1P did not increase interstage mortality, but participants with an unplanned intervention were less likely to progress to S2P. Residual anatomic lesions are risk factors for unplanned interstage interventions. For those with progressive ventricular dysfunction in the presence of arch obstruction by echocardiogram, aortic arch reintervention is warranted.
Source: The Annals of Thoracic Surgery - Category: Cardiovascular & Thoracic Surgery Source Type: research