Outcomes after common arterial trunk repair: Impact of the surgical technique

Abstract Objectives We compared the risk of mortality and reintervention after common arterial trunk (CAT) repair for different surgical techniques, in particular reconstruction right ventricle outflow tract with left atrial appendage (LAA) without a monocusp. Methods The study population comprised 125 patients repaired CAT who were followed-up at our institution between 2000 2018. Statistical analysis included Cox proportional hazard models. Results Median follow-up was 10.6 years. 10-year survival rate 88.2% (95% confidence interval [CI], 80.6-92.4) poorest outcome type IV (64.3%; 95% CI, 36.8-82.3; P  Conclusions For CAT, LAA technique associated comparable greater freedom from than use valved conduit.