Factors affecting long-term risk of aortic arch recoarctation after the Norwood procedure.

Background: The purpose of this study was to identify factors predicting risk of aortic arch recoarctation after the Norwood procedure.

Methods: Patient records were reviewed retrospectively for consecutive patients who underwent the Norwood procedure from 1996 to 2005. Preoperative and intraoperative parameters were identified for analysis.