Anomalous left coronary artery: modified direct aortic implantation.
The technique of direct transfer of an anomalous left coronary artery from the pulmonary artery to the aorta was modified. Using part of the lateral and anterior wall of the pulmonary artery as a flap in continuity with the coronary button as part of the transfer, a tension-free anastomosis is possible. This technique was employed in 3 consecutive infants, with good outcome.
Anil Kumar
Dharmapuram
D
Department of Cardiac Surgery, Al Mafraq Hospital, Abu Dhabi, UAE.
Narasinga Rao
Pantula
P
Kumar
Raghavan Nair Suresh
RN
Nazer
Yoosuph Abdul
YA
Mrutyunjaya Rao
Ivatury
I
D001011:Aorta / Q000601:surgery; D003330:Coronary Vessel Anomalies / Q000601:surgery*; D006801:Humans; D007223:Infant; D011651:Pulmonary Artery / Q000601:surgery; D013524:Surgical Flaps; D014656:Vascular Surgical Procedures / Q000379:methods*