The physiology of the bidirectional cavopulmonary connection.
Ann Thorac Surg
; 66(2): 664-7, 1998 Aug.
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| ID: mdl-9725449
This article reviews the indications for the bidirectional cavopulmonary connection and demonstrates its efficacy in reducing mortality for the Fontan procedure. The indications for adding an additional source of pulmonary blood flow to the bidirectional cavopulmonary connection are discussed, but this issue remains controversial. Also unclear is whether the bidirectional cavopulmonary connection promotes symmetric growth of the pulmonary arteries, or whether growth of the left pulmonary artery is disadvantaged. Finally, systemic venous collateralization is a well-recognized sequel after cavopulmonary connection. The clinical implications of this collateralization are reviewed.
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Base de dados:
MEDLINE
Assunto principal:
Artéria Pulmonar
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Veia Cava Superior
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Anastomose Cirúrgica
Limite:
Child, preschool
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Humans
Idioma:
En
Ano de publicação:
1998
Tipo de documento:
Article