Novel Approach to Construct Absent Intrapericardial Branch Pulmonary Arteries.
case_report · Level V
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- Also identified by DOI 10.1016/j.athoracsur.2015.03.046.
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Abstract
Unilateral or bilateral absence of branch pulmonary arteries is a rare congenital heart defect. Various reconstructive techniques have been previously described, each with its inherent limitations. We present a novel technique of constructing a branch pulmonary artery that maintains potential for growth.
Medical subject headings
- Cardiac Surgical Procedures
- Heart Defects, Congenital
- Pericardium
- Pulmonary Artery
- Vascular Surgical Procedures