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. 1986 Dec;13(4):463–467.

Hypoplastic Left Heart Syndrome: Report of an Operation Utilizing the Ductus Arteriosis in Outflow Reconstruction

James M Levett 1
PMCID: PMC324679  PMID: 15227356

Abstract

An operation utilizing the ductus arteriosus to construct an outflow tract from the right ventricle is described. This operation uses the right ventricle for pulsatile flow to both systemic and pulmonary arteries, provides complete reconstruction of the ascending aorta and arch, and delivers predictable pulmonary blood flow. Although unsuccessful in this case report, which involves a hypoplastic left heart syndrome patient, the technique may provide successful palliation with the use of ductal tissue. This method has not been previously described. (Texas Heart Institute Journal 1986; 13:463-467)

Keywords: Hypoplastic left heart syndrome

Keywords: ductus arteriosus

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