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Complete atrioventricular canal defect: surgical considerations

M P Macris1, D A Ott, D A Cooley

  • 1The Department of Cardiovascular Surgery, Texas Heart Institute, Houston, Texas 77225-0345, USA.

Texas Heart Institute Journal
|January 1, 1992
PubMed

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Complete atrioventricular canal defect is a severe congenital heart defect often fatal in infancy. Surgical repair in infancy is now safer and effective, offering a chance for survival.

Area of Science:

  • Cardiology
  • Pediatric Cardiac Surgery

Background:

  • Complete atrioventricular canal defect (CAVC) is a complex congenital heart anomaly.
  • Uncorrected CAVC has a high mortality rate, with 80% of affected children dying within 2 years.
  • Medical management is ineffective; surgical intervention is necessary.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To describe the current surgical technique for primary corrective repair of complete atrioventricular canal defect.
  • To review the recent outcomes of this surgical procedure in infants.

Main Methods:

  • Detailed description of the surgical technique for primary corrective repair of CAVC.
  • Retrospective review of surgical results in 34 patients undergoing the described procedure.

Main Results:

  • Surgical techniques, anesthesia, and postoperative care have improved, reducing risks.
  • The report details the outcomes of the primary corrective repair in 34 patients.

Conclusions:

  • Primary corrective surgery for CAVC in infancy is a viable and increasingly safe option.
  • Improved surgical and anesthetic management has led to better outcomes for infants with CAVC.

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