Cox-Maze IV in Total Anomalous Pulmonary Venous Drainage After Sutureless Repair.

Haller, Christoph; Kirsh, Joel A; Van Arsdell, Glen; Honjo, Osami · Ann Thorac Surg · 2016

case_report · Level V

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Abstract

Modifications of conventional ablation strategies can make arrhythmia surgery more efficient after primary sutureless repair of total anomalous pulmonary venous drainage. We present a surgical technique performed in a 3-year-old patient who experienced ongoing atrial arrhythmia after sutureless repair. A new modified Cox-Maze IV procedure was performed, which respects the special characteristics of patients after sutureless repairs, showing good short-term results.

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