Simple technique to quickly access a RV-PA shunt during the second stage of the Norwood-Fontan pathway.
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Serval ID
serval:BIB_98804D0FFE65
Type
Article: article from journal or magazin.
Publication sub-type
Editorial
Collection
Publications
Institution
Title
Simple technique to quickly access a RV-PA shunt during the second stage of the Norwood-Fontan pathway.
Journal
Annals of Thoracic Surgery
ISSN
1552-6259 (Electronic)
ISSN-L
0003-4975
Publication state
Published
Issued date
2006
Volume
81
Number
3
Pages
1148-1149
Language
english
Notes
Publication types: Editorial; pdf : feature article
Abstract
We describe a simple technique of wrapping the right ventricle to pulmonary artery shunt with a PTFE (polytetrafluoroethylene) band during the first stage of the Norwood procedure, which helps quick and safe access to the shunt during the subsequent stage of the Fontan pathway.
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Web of science
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16/12/2014 18:34
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20/08/2019 16:00
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