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Flowchart shows the development of collateral vessels with regard to the
formation of ductus arteriosus. MAPCAs = major aortopulmonary collateral
arteries, PA-VSD = pulmonary atresia with ventricular septal defect, PDA =
patent ductus arteriosus, TOF = tetralogy of Fallot.