Why the study?
Does open aortic valvotomy prevent late reoperation and death in patients with congenital aortic stenosis?
Population
n=49 consecutive patients, aged 2 to 28 years, with congenital aortic stenosis
Design
Cohort
Follow-up
2 to 14 years
Authors
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Risks of reoperation and death persist long-term after valvotomy; leaves open optimal timing and alternatives for congenital aortic stenosis.
Does open aortic valvotomy prevent late reoperation and death in patients with congenital aortic stenosis?
Open aortic valvotomy for congenital aortic stenosis is palliative rather than curative, as patients ultimately require reoperation, which can be complex in those presenting early with small aortic roots.
Presbitero et al. (1982) studied this question.
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