Timing of Repair in Ventricular Septal Defect with Aortic Insufficiency

Martin Kostolny, Christian Schreiber, von Arnim, Manfred Vogt, Michael Wottke, R Lange

The Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgeon · 2006 · 12 citations · 0 references

Abstract

Severe aortic insufficiency at the time of operation has less favorable long-term results. Therefore, early surgical intervention, even in young patients, seems warranted to avoid potential reoperation or valve replacement.