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decision on surgeries
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decision on surgeries
by Calisha, Aug 10, 1999 12:00AM
I have a 19 mo. old son with Interrupted Aortic Arch, VSD and Subaortic Stenosis. His IAA has been repaired with conduit and the VSD patched. His stenosis has been resected twice with a valvotomy done the last time. His aortic annulus is small and is not growing so we are looking at either the Ross-Konno or the Damus Kaye Stansel. Could you please give me a little information on these surgeries to compare? Which is the riskiest, and survival rates. And also on the longevity of the surgeries?
Thank You,
Calisha
Thank You,
Calisha
Doctor's Answer
by CCF CARDIO MD JMF, Aug 10, 1999 12:00AM
Dear Calisha,
Each of these surgeries is considered high risk as with any cardiac surgery. Alot would depend on the center at which youare having these so as to interpret results. It is best to discuss these with your individual surgeon and what their experience has been.
I hope this has been useful. I wish you the best of luck. Feel free to write back.
Information provided here is for general purposes only. Specific questions should be addressed to your own
doctor. If you would like to make an appointment at the Cleveland Clinic Heart Center, please call
1-800-CCF-CARE or inquire online by using the Heart Center website at www.ccf.org/heartcenter. The Heart
Center website contains a directory of the cardiology staff that can be used to select the physician best suited to
address your cardiac problem.
Each of these surgeries is considered high risk as with any cardiac surgery. Alot would depend on the center at which youare having these so as to interpret results. It is best to discuss these with your individual surgeon and what their experience has been.
I hope this has been useful. I wish you the best of luck. Feel free to write back.
Information provided here is for general purposes only. Specific questions should be addressed to your own
doctor. If you would like to make an appointment at the Cleveland Clinic Heart Center, please call
1-800-CCF-CARE or inquire online by using the Heart Center website at www.ccf.org/heartcenter. The Heart
Center website contains a directory of the cardiology staff that can be used to select the physician best suited to
address your cardiac problem.
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