A tribute to Giancarlo Rastelli.

Konstantinov, Igor E; Rosapepe, Felice; Dearani, Joseph A; Alexi-Meskishvili, Vladimir V; Li, Jia · Ann Thorac Surg · 2005

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Abstract

Giancarlo Rastelli (1933-1970) was a pioneer cardiac surgeon who developed a classification of atrioventricular canal and a novel surgical procedure that revolutionized the management of children with congenital heart disease. Rastelli lived a short, yet fascinating life. His work was ahead of its time and laid the foundation for the treatment of complex congenital cardiac anomalies.

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