Outcomes Post Ozaki Procedure Among Children With Aortic Valve Disease at Jakaya Kikwete Cardiac Institute, Dar Es Salaam, Tanzania: a Retrospective Descriptive Study
Abstract:BACKGROUND
Aortic valve reconstruction using glutaraldehyde-treated autologous pericardium, also called Ozaki procedure, is a surgical procedure for patients with aortic valve disease. Gratifying results have been reported in adult patients, however, limited published data is available in paediatric population. This study looked at clinical characteristics and outcomes of children who underwent Ozaki procedure at our Institute.
METHODS
This was a retrospective descriptive study conducted on children who unde… Show more
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