Why the study?
Does early elective surgical ligation of CAVF reduce late symptoms and surgical complications compared to delayed ligation in older patients?
Does early elective surgical ligation of CAVF reduce late symptoms and surgical complications compared to delayed ligation in older patients?
Early elective ligation of congenital coronary arteriovenous fistulas is recommended to prevent the high incidence of late complications and increased surgical morbidity/mortality seen in older patients.
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Supports early elective CAVF ligation to mitigate age-related risks; leaves open need for prospective trials on timing.
Liberthson et al. (1979) studied this question.
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