Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
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2874083 | The Annals of Thoracic Surgery | 2015 | 6 Pages |
Abstract
Significant absolute growth of the PV, MPA, RPA, and LPA occurs after an mBTS in neonates with TOF/PS. Branch PA size normalizes before complete repair. In one-third of patients with hypoplastic PVs, absolute growth after an mBTS may have facilitated valve-sparing repair.
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Authors
Eleanor T. MD, John M. MD, MPH, Carl L. MD, Lynne M. RDCS, FASE, Joshua D. MD,