Rachel D. Vanderlaan, Christopher A. Caldarone
University of Toronto and Hospital for Sick Children.
Canada
Seminars in Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery
Semin Thorac Cardiovasc Surg 2016; 28: 485-486
DOI: 10.1053/j.semtcvs.2016.06.009
Abstract
The sutureless technique has evolved from an effective treatment modality for postrepair pulmonary venous stenosis to a prophylactic strategy for primary repair of total anomalous pulmonary venous connection. Although conclusive data demonstrating efficacy as a universal prophylactic strategy is lacking, Zhang et al provide evidence that supports the sutureless technique as a safe and an effective prophylactic strategy in certain subsets of high-risk patients.
Catagory
Stenosis or Obstruction of Pulmonary Veins Following Surgical Repair of Anomalous Pulmonary Venous Connections
Surgical Interventions to Prevent or Limit Disease Associated with Repair of Anomalous Pulmonary Venous Connections or Heart Transplantation
Year of Publication: 2016
Age Focus: Pediatric
Article Type: Editorial or Letter
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