| The physiology of the bidirectional cavopulmonary connection. | |
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PMID: 9725449 Owner: NLM Status: MEDLINE |
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
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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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Authors:
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R M Freedom; D Nykanen; L N Benson |
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Publication Detail:
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Type: Journal Article; Review |
Journal Detail:
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Title: The Annals of thoracic surgery Volume: 66 ISSN: 0003-4975 ISO Abbreviation: Ann. Thorac. Surg. Publication Date: 1998 Aug |
Date Detail:
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Created Date: 1998-09-11 Completed Date: 1998-09-11 Revised Date: 2004-11-17 |
Medline Journal Info:
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Nlm Unique ID: 15030100R Medline TA: Ann Thorac Surg Country: UNITED STATES |
Other Details:
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Languages: eng Pagination: 664-7 Citation Subset: AIM; IM |
Affiliation:
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Department of Paediatrics, The Hospital for Sick Children and University of Toronto Faculty of Medicine, Ontario, Canada. |
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Anastomosis, Surgical
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methods* Child, Preschool Fontan Procedure / mortality Heart Defects, Congenital / surgery Humans Pulmonary Artery / surgery* Vena Cava, Superior / surgery* |
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