The bidirectional cavopulmonary shunt for hypoplastic left heart syndrome.
The use of the bidirectional cavopulmonary shunt has had a favorable effect on the outcome of surgery for hypoplastic left heart syndrome. In this chapter, the physiology, indications, and technical aspects are discussed, along with comments regarding postoperative management and outcome.
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Division of Cardiothoracic Surgery, The Children's Hospital of Philadelphia, PA 19104, USA.
D018610:Heart Bypass, Right / Q000379:methods*; D006801:Humans; D018636:Hypoplastic Left Heart Syndrome / Q000150:complications / Q000503:physiopathology / Q000601:surgery*; D007223:Infant; D007231:Infant, Newborn; D011182:Postoperative Care; D016896:Treatment Outcome