OBJECTIVE: Multiple subsequent procedures directed at the arch and/or the left ventricular
outflow tract are frequently required after interrupted aortic arch repair. We the investigated …

Background. This study focused on the influence of concomitant anomalies, the individual
surgical approach, and the probability for reinterventions. Methods. Between 1975 and …

BACKGROUND: Interrupted aortic arch (IAA) continues to be associated with important
mortality, both before and immediately after repair, with ongoing morbidity during follow-up …

OBJECTIVE: We sought to determine the prevalence of outcomes and associated patient
and management factors for neonates with interrupted aortic arch. METHODS: From 1987 to …

Results Using the'Celoria and Patton'classification, 13% were type A, 84% type B and 3%
type C. Among various associated anomalies were ventricular septal defects and left …

Background. In previous studies left ventricular outflow tract obstruction (LVOTO) has been
recognized as an important factor affecting survival and reoperation probability in patients …

Objective: Early results of primary and two-stage repair of interrupted aortic arch have
improved. Experience with different surgical approaches should be analysed and compared …

BACKGROUND: Surgical repair of interrupted aortic arch (IAA) remains challenging and is
associated with significant mortality and incidence of late arch obstruction, as recently …

Previous studies of outcome after operative correction of interrupted aortic arch (IAA) have
focused on mortality and rates of reintervention. We sought to investigate the clinical status …

BACKGROUND: Introduction of balloon dilatation has become the standard treatment for
recurrent aortic arch obstruction and has changed the therapeutic approach to patients with …