Abstract |
A neonate presented with d-transposition of the great arteries, aortic arch hypoplasia, aortic coarctation, and multiple ventricular septal defects. During the arterial switch procedure and the aortic arch repair, a fenestrated Gore-Tex disk (W.L. Gore & Assoc, Flagstaff, AZ) was sewn into the right ventricular outflow tract to restrict pulmonary blood flow. The internal right ventricular band successfully controlled the pulmonary blood flow, maintaining a systemic oxygen saturation of 88% to 92%, and allowing growth from 3.5 to 10.5 kg. At 8 months of age, the internal band in the patient was removed, and the ventricular septal defects were successfully closed.
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Authors | William W Carroll, Girish S Shirali, Scott M Bradley |
Journal | The Annals of thoracic surgery
(Ann Thorac Surg)
Vol. 91
Issue 1
Pg. 289-91
(Jan 2011)
ISSN: 1552-6259 [Electronic] Netherlands |
PMID | 21172537
(Publication Type: Case Reports, Journal Article)
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Copyright | Copyright © 2011 The Society of Thoracic Surgeons. Published by Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved. |
Topics |
- Aorta, Thoracic
(abnormalities, surgery)
- Heart Septal Defects, Ventricular
(surgery)
- Humans
- Infant, Newborn
- Male
- Transposition of Great Vessels
(surgery)
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