Congenital cardiovascular disorders: surgical approach and prognosis

ABSTRACT

Fifty-six patients with various types of congenital cardiovascular disorders are presented and thoroughly analyzed as regard their clinical features, surgical considerations, operative results and prognosis. Indications and contraindications for operation are given and the various surgical techniques are briefly discussed. The results in general are encouraging, a favorable outcome depending on the careful cardiologic and surgical evaluation of the individual case and the choice of the proper technique. This report is the experience of one surgeon whose practice is limited to surgery of the cardiovascular system. (Summary)