Late conduit occlusion after modified Fontan procedure with classic Glenn shunt.
Journal Article (Journal Article;Review)
A number of patients with complex congenital heart disease who were initially palliated with a classic Glenn shunt subsequently underwent modified Fontan procedures. This report discusses the operative management of complete occlusion of right atrial-to-right ventricular conduits in patients with patent classic Glenn shunts. The literature is reviewed regarding similar patients, and alternative treatment strategies are discussed.
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Duke Authors
Cited Authors
- Koutlas, TC; Harrison, JK; Bashore, TM; O'Laughlin, MP; Tripp, ME; Gaynor, JW
Published Date
- July 1996
Published In
Volume / Issue
- 62 / 1
Start / End Page
- 258 - 261
PubMed ID
- 8678653
International Standard Serial Number (ISSN)
- 0003-4975
Digital Object Identifier (DOI)
- 10.1016/0003-4975(96)00255-x
Language
- eng
Conference Location
- Netherlands