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However, achieving durable left atrioventricular valve (LAVV) competence and preserving left ventricular outflow tract (LVOT) geometry remain critical determinants of long-term success.<\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec>\n                    <jats:title>Methods<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>This review summarizes the anatomical principles, operative details, and clinical outcomes of the Nunn-modified single-patch (\u201cAustralian\u201d) technique for CAVSD repair.<\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec>\n                    <jats:title>Results<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>The Australian technique\u2014characterized by direct approximation of bridging leaflets to the septal crest without a ventricular patch\u2014demonstrates superior preservation of LVOT architecture and promotes symmetrical LAVV coaptation. Contemporary series report &gt;90% freedom from LAVV reoperation and &gt;97% freedom from LVOT obstruction at 10\u201315 years, outperforming traditional repairs in multiple institutional and multicenter cohorts. These advantages are consistent across a wide spectrum of ventricular septal defect sizes and patient ages, provided anatomical prerequisites are met.<\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec>\n                    <jats:title>Conclusions<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>By minimizing prosthetic material and restoring native leaflet geometry, the Australian Repair achieves excellent long-term valve competence and reoperation-free survival. 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