›› 2011, Vol. 31 ›› Issue (9): 1219-.doi: 10.3969/j.issn.1674-8115.2011.09.001

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Development and suggestions for pediatric cardiac surgery in China

DING Wen-xiang   

  1. Department of Cardiovascular and Thoracic Surgery, Shanghai Children's Medical Center, Shanghai Jiaotong University School of Medicine, Shanghai 200127, China
  • Online:2011-09-28 Published:2011-09-27

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Abstract:

Since the establishment of Department of Pediatric Congenital Heart Surgery in 1974, the surgical technique for complicated congenital heart diseases has reached the advanced international level. However, there is room for improvement in some issues such as regional differences, medical insurance and medical policy. Besides, the localization of specialized equipment should be enhanced. This paper describes the current status of pediatric cardiac surgery in China.

Key words: children, cardiac surgery, history of development