Abstract
We describe a modified extended 3-patch surgical procedure to relieve supravalvular aortic stenosis. This simple technique provides effective and lasting enlargement of the ascending aorta in patients with severe congenital supravalvular aortic stenosis.
MeSH terms
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Adult
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Aorta / surgery*
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Aortic Stenosis, Supravalvular / congenital
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Aortic Stenosis, Supravalvular / surgery*
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Cardiac Surgical Procedures*
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Child, Preschool
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Coronary Sinus / surgery*
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Female
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Humans
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Infant
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Male
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Pericardium / transplantation*
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Severity of Illness Index
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Transplantation, Autologous
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Treatment Outcome