March 3, 2026Open Access

Successful Takeuchi Repair in a 48-Year-Old Woman With ALCAPA

Key Points

Improved ventricular function was observed after the takeuchi repair surgery, indicating success.
The surgery was performed on a 48-year-old woman diagnosed with anomalous left coronary artery from the pulmonary artery (ALCAPA).

Structured PICO

Population

48-year-old woman with anatomically complex anomalous left coronary artery from the pulmonary artery (ALCAPA)

Intervention

Takeuchi repair

Takeuchi repair is a valuable alternative surgical strategy for anatomically complex adult ALCAPA cases.

Abstract

In anatomically complex adult ALCAPA cases, Takeuchi repair is a valuable alternative to direct reimplantation or coronary artery bypass grafting. Careful long-term follow-up remains essential.

Successful Takeuchi Repair in a 48-Year-Old Woman With ALCAPA

Key Points

Structured PICO

Abstract

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