Fig. 3.

Modified aortic arch reconstruction in comprehensive stage II palliation using a retained stented duct (reproduced with publisher's permission). A: main PA division. B and C: resection of the branch PAs as a single button. The single arrow showing the aortic isthmus. D: division of apposition between the ascending aorta and the stented duct. E: reconstruction of the aortic arch by sewing the lateral edges of aortic arch and stented duct. F: reconstructed aortic arch. PA: pulmonary artery.