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The current surgical perspective to repair of atrioventricular septal defect with common atrioventricular junction

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  01 December 2010

Tom R. Karl*
Affiliation:
Department of Cardiac Surgery, Queensland Paediatric Cardiac Service, Mater Children’s Hospital, Brisbane, Australia
Sylvio C. J. Provenzano
Affiliation:
Department of Cardiac Surgery, Queensland Paediatric Cardiac Service, Mater Children’s Hospital, Brisbane, Australia
Graham R. Nunn
Affiliation:
Department of Cardiac Surgery, Queensland Paediatric Cardiac Service, Mater Children’s Hospital, Brisbane, Australia
Robert H. Anderson
Affiliation:
Institute of Human Genetics, Newcastle University, Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom
*
Correspondence to: Professor T. R. Karl, Department of Paediatric Cardiac Surgery, Mater Children’s Hospital, Raymond Terrace, S. Brisbane QLD 4101 Australia. Tel: +61 411340036; Fax: +1 212 202 3622; E-mail: trkarl.aus@gmail.com

Abstract

Atrioventricular septal defect with common atrioventricular junction is a relatively common congenital cardiac malformation. It sometimes presents challenging surgical problems, especially when seen in combination with tetralogy of Fallot. We describe herein our current concepts regarding surgical repair of atrioventricular septal defect with and without tetralogy, discussing indications for surgery, timing, technical aspects, and outcomes.

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Copyright © Cambridge University Press 2010

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