Association of atrial septal fenestration with outcomes after atrioventricular septal defect repair: a Congenital Heart Surgeons ’ Society study.

During repair of atrioventricular septal defect (AVSD), surgeons may leave an atrial level shunt when concerned about postoperative physiology, or as part of routine practice. However, the association of fenestration with outcomes is unclear. We sought to determine factors associated with mortality after biventricular repair of AVSD.
Source: The Journal of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery - Category: Cardiovascular & Thoracic Surgery Authors: Source Type: research