Rastelli Operation
Pronunciation: ras-TEL-lee
A surgical procedure used to repair complex congenital heart defects involving ventricular septal defects and outflow tract obstruction.
Full Definition
The Rastelli operation is a surgical technique designed to repair complex congenital heart anomalies, particularly those involving ventricular septal defects with pulmonary outflow obstruction or aortic outflow obstruction. The procedure typically involves closing the ventricular septal defect with a patch to direct blood flow to the aorta and creating a conduit between the right ventricle and pulmonary artery. Named after Italian surgeon Giancarlo Rastelli, this operation is commonly used in conditions like truncus arteriosus and some forms of transposition of the great arteries.
Usage
Usage note: Capitalize as it is named after a person; 'operation,' 'procedure,' and 'repair' are acceptable alternatives.
In Context
- "The patient underwent a successful Rastelli operation with placement of a pulmonary homograft conduit." — surgical report
- "Long-term follow-up after Rastelli operation focuses on conduit function and potential stenosis." — follow-up protocol