Fumiaki Shikata, Jay Shah, Supreet Marathe, Jessica Suna, Nelson Alphonso, Prem Venugopal
OBJECTIVES: We introduced the use of an upper partial sternal split for pediatric cardiac surgical procedures in our unit in 2016. We report the outcomes of our experience in 51 patients using this approach. METHODS: From February 2016 to September 2022, 51 patients underwent congenital cardiac surgical procedures using an upper partial sternal split including vascular ring repair (n = 20), subaortic membrane (n = 12), ventricular septal defect closure with aortic valve resuspension (n = 9), aortic arch repair (n = 4), pulmonary artery band (n = 2), pulmonary artery sling (n = 1), supravalvular aortic stenosis (n = 1), aortic valve replacement (n = 1), and pulmonary artery plasty (n = 1)...
January 16, 2024: General Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery