Modified Distal Dunk Technique for Right Ventricle to Pulmonary Artery Shunt in Stage 1 Palliation
Publication Date
2019
Journal Title
Ann Thorac Surg
Abstract
© 2019 The Society of Thoracic Surgeons Although the use of a right ventricle to pulmonary artery shunt as a source of pulmonary blood flow in stage 1 Norwood palliation is common, there is no uniform agreement on the optimal surgical technique. We present a technique for creating the distal connection aimed at minimizing procedural bleeding, promoting distal patency, and facilitating second-stage palliation.
Volume Number
107
Issue Number
6
Pages
e431 - e433
Document Type
Article
Status
Faculty
Facility
School of Medicine
Primary Department
Cardiovascular and Thoracic Surgery
Additional Departments
General Pediatrics
PMID
DOI
10.1016/j.athoracsur.2018.12.034