ABSTRACT
We report an unusual case of a 2-month-old baby with a diagnosis of common arterial trunk and double outlet right ventricle with a remote type ventricular septal defect. Taking into consideration the physiologic moment and anatomic findings of the patient, we planned and successfully performed a bidirectional Glenn procedure as its first palliative procedure.
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Double Outlet Right Ventricle , Fontan Procedure , Heart Defects, Congenital , Truncus Arteriosus, Persistent , Univentricular Heart , Infant , Humans , Fontan Procedure/methods , Heart Defects, Congenital/diagnostic imaging , Heart Defects, Congenital/surgery , Double Outlet Right Ventricle/diagnostic imaging , Double Outlet Right Ventricle/surgery , Palliative Care/methods , Heart Ventricles/surgery , Treatment OutcomeABSTRACT
Several surgical strategies to deal with scimitar syndrome have been described over the years. Among them, the technique described by Lugones and coworkers in 2014 has gained attention due to its simplicity, reproducibility and excellent results. Following the original report of the procedure, the defect is usually repaired through a midline sternotomy. Here, we describe an alternative approach using a right axillary thoracotomy, which not only exhibits superior cosmetic results but allows for an excellent view of all relevant anatomic structures.