Lim Joanna Catherine Ee-Sien, Elliott Martin John, Wallwork John, Keogh Bruce
Cardiology, Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, Oxford, UK
University College London, London, UK.
Heart. 2022 May;108(10):787-793. doi: 10.1136/heartjnl-2021-320148.
The success of cardiac surgery has transformed the prospects of children with congenital heart disease with over 90% now surviving to adulthood. The early pioneering surgeons took on significant risk, whilst current surgical practice emphasises safety and consistency. In this article we review important British contributions to the field and consider challenges for the future, specifically how to better manage and reduce the adverse sequelae of congenital cardiac surgery by continuing to innovate safely.
心脏外科手术的成功改变了先天性心脏病患儿的前景，如今超过90%的患儿能够存活至成年。早期的开创性外科医生承担了巨大风险，而当前的外科手术实践则强调安全性和一致性。在本文中，我们回顾了英国在该领域的重要贡献，并思考未来的挑战，特别是如何通过持续安全地创新，更好地管理和减少先天性心脏手术的不良后遗症。
