NYMC Faculty Publications
Right Axillary Thoracotomy Should Be the Standard of Care for Repair of Non-Complex Congenital Heart Defects in Infants and Children
Author Type(s)
Faculty
DOI
10.32604/chd.2024.055636
Journal Title
Congenital Heart Disease
First Page
407
Last Page
417
Document Type
Article
Publication Date
1-1-2024
Department
Surgery
Keywords
atrial septal defect, congenital heart disease, enhanced recovery, Minimally invasive repair, right axillary thoracotomy, ventricular septal defect
Disciplines
Medicine and Health Sciences
Abstract
Minimally invasive approaches for cardiac surgery in children have been lagging in comparison to the adult world. A wide range of the most common congenital heart defects in infants and children can be repaired successfully through a variety of non-sternotomy incisions. This has been shown to be associated with superior cosmetic results, shorter hospital stays, and rapid return to full activity compared to sternotomy. These approaches have been around for decades, but they have not been widely adopted for a variety of reasons. Right axillary thoracotomy is one of these approaches that we believe should be the new standard for the repair of a wide variety of heart defects in children and will be the focus of our current review.
Recommended Citation
Said, S., & Essa, Y. (2024). Right Axillary Thoracotomy Should Be the Standard of Care for Repair of Non-Complex Congenital Heart Defects in Infants and Children. Congenital Heart Disease, 19 (4), 407-417. https://doi.org/10.32604/chd.2024.055636
