title: Hybrid palliation of interrupted aortic arch in a high-risk neonate.
abstract: We report a case of a high-risk neonate with interrupted aortic arch (IAA) and ventricular septal defect who underwent a successful hybrid palliative procedure using a ductal stent and bilateral branch pulmonary artery banding. This case represents not only a successful use of hybrid approach in high-risk neonates with IAA, but also introduces an alternative and safe access for ductal stent insertion through the right ventricular infundibulum.
authors.affiliation: Division of Pediatric Cardiothoracic Surgery, Medical College of Georgia, Children's Medical Center, Augusta, Georgia, USA.
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authors.initials: M
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authors.forename: Robert
authors.initials: R
authors.lastname: Gilkeson
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