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Procedural characteristics (N=22)
| Structure | Procedure | No. (%) |
|---|---|---|
| Atrial septal defect | Left untouched | 13 (59.1) |
| Extension | 8 (36.4) | |
| Creation | 1 (4.5) | |
| Pulmonary venous pathway | Autologous pericardium | 13 (59.1) |
| Polytetrafluoroethylene patch | 8 (36.4) | |
| Bovine pericardium | 1 (4.5) | |
| Systemic venous pathway | Direct implantation | 16 (72.7) |
| Patch augmentation of anterior wall | 3 (13.6) | |
| Autologous pericardial roll | 2 (9.1) | |
| Right atrial wall pedicled flap | 1 (4.5) |
