ISSN:
1432-1971
Keywords:
Taussig-Bing anomaly
;
Coarctation of the aorta
;
Congenital heart disease
;
Cardiac surgery
Source:
Springer Online Journal Archives 1860-2000
Topics:
Medicine
Notes:
Summary The coexistence of the Taussig-Bing anomaly and coarctation of the aorta is a highly complex situation carrying a dismal prognosis. Through our experience and a review, we have observed that neonates requiring coarctation repair, pulmonary artery banding, and patent ductus ligation are at high risk of expiring before reaching an age at which a difficult total repair is feasible. It appears that patients presenting beyond the neonatal period have a better chance of surviving an initial surgical procedure and the definitive repair. A surgical management protocol has been suggested. Although associated with an uncertain late prognosis, arterial level repairs are the most physiologic, and their results to date are encouraging.
Type of Medium:
Electronic Resource
URL:
http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/BF02282743
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