Congenital Heart Surgery Nomenclature and Database Project: Aortic aneurysm, sinus of valsalva aneurysm, and aortic dissection

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Abstract

The extant nomenclature for aortic aneurysms, sinus of valsalva aneurysms, and aortic dissections is reviewed for the purpose of establishing a unified reporting system. The subject was debated and reviewed by members of the STS-Congenital Heart Surgery Database Committee and representatives from the European Association for Cardiothoracic Surgery. All efforts were made to include all relevant nomenclature categories using synonyms where appropriate. Classification was based on morphology, histology, anatomic location, etiology, and acuity. A comprehensive database set is presented that is based on a hierarchical scheme. Data are entered at various levels of complexity and detail that can be determined by the clinician. These data can lay the foundation for comprehensive risk stratification analyses. A minimum database set is also presented that will allow for data sharing that would lend itself to basic interpretation of trends. Outcome tables relating diagnoses, procedures, and various risk factors are presented. (C) 2000 by The Society of Thoracic Surgeons.

Original languageEnglish (US)
Pages (from-to)S147-S163
JournalAnnals of Thoracic Surgery
Volume69
Issue number4 SUPPL.
DOIs
StatePublished - 2000

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Surgery
  • Pulmonary and Respiratory Medicine
  • Cardiology and Cardiovascular Medicine

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