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Konno Aortoventriculoplasty (including Ross-Konno)

Anesthesia Implications

Clinically reviewed by anesthesia providers · Updated

Position : Supine, arms tucked
Time : 4+ hours (very long)
Blood Loss : High (200 - 500 ml)
Post-op Pain : High (7-10)
Maintenance Paralytic : Yes
Considerations : Arterial line, Central line, High Blood Loss, Cardiopulmonary Bypass, TEE, Ductal Dependence / Prostaglandin Infusion

Anesthetic Approaches

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The Surgery

Sternotomy and cannulation - the chest is opened, often through scar from an earlier valvotomy or repair, and cardiopulmonary bypass is established with the aorta cross-clamped. Aortotomy carried...

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