Lacour-Gayet F, Sauer H, Ntalakoura K, Müller A, Razek V, Weil J, Haun C. Ross-Konno procedure in neonates: report of three patients.
Ann Thorac Surg 2004;
77:2223-5. [PMID:
15172316 DOI:
10.1016/s0003-4975(03)01279-7]
[Citation(s) in RCA: 18] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 04/28/2003] [Indexed: 11/17/2022]
Abstract
The Ross-Konno procedure, applied to neonates with severe left ventricular outflow tract (LVOT) obstruction, offers a satisfactory solution in fully releasing the LVOT gradient, and in replacing the aortic valve with a pulmonary autograft with an excellent growth potential. We reported on three recent neonatal cases.
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