Repair of interrupted aortic arch and aortopulmonary window in an infant.
The diagnosis and repair in infancy of interrupted aortic arch and aortopulmonary window is described. Using deep hypothermia and circulatory arrest, aortic continuity was established with a prosthetic graft, which was anastomosed to the aortic orifice of the aortopulmonary window. The pulmonary artery side of the aortopulmonary window was closed directly. Postoperative cardiac catheterization demonstrated a good reconstruction. Previous experience with this rare variety of interrupted aortic arch complex is reviewed.
D001013:Aorta, Thoracic / Q000002:abnormalities* / Q000601:surgery; D001807:Blood Vessel Prosthesis; D004374:Ductus Arteriosus, Patent / Q000150:complications / Q000601:surgery; D005260:Female; D006344:Heart Septal Defects, Atrial / Q000150:complications / Q000601:surgery*; D006801:Humans; D007223:Infant; D008722:Methods; D011651:Pulmonary Artery / Q000601:surgery; D013997:Time Factors