Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
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2871576 | The Annals of Thoracic Surgery | 2016 | 7 Pages |
Abstract
SVC positioning with respect to the Y-graft affects HFD, especially in patients with lower IVC flow. Careful positioning of the SVC at the time of a bidirectional Glenn (BDG) procedure based on patient-specific anatomy can optimize the hemodynamics of the eventual Fontan completion.
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Authors
Maria PhD, A. Colleen BS, Christopher M. PhD, Jarek PhD, Timothy C. MD, Kirk R. MD, Ajit P. PhD,