Abstract
Several techniques have been described to correct coarctation associated with distal arch hypoplasia. However, in neonates, residual gradients are frequently encountered and influence long-term outcome. We reviewed our experience with an alternative technique of repair combining carotid-subclavian angioplasty and extended end-to-end anastomosis. From 1998 through 2014, 109 neonates (median age, 9 days) with coarctation and distal arch hypoplasia (n = 106) or type A interrupted aortic arch (n = 3) underwent repair using this technique. Thirty patients had isolated lesions (group 1), 44 associated ventricular septal defect (group 2), and 35 associated complex cardiac lesions (group 3). Median follow-up was 98 months. Repair was performed via left thoracotomy in 97%. There was one procedural-related death (0.9%) and overall five patients died during index admission (4.6%). Ten deaths were recorded at follow-up. Actuarial five-year survival was 86% (100% in group 1, 91% group 2, and 66% in group 3). Recurrent coarctation (clinical or invasive gradient >20 mm Hg) developed in 15 patients, all but 2 successfully treated by balloon dilatation. Freedom from any reintervention (dilatation or surgery) at five years was 86%. Only two pati...Continue Reading
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