Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
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2880943 | The Annals of Thoracic Surgery | 2008 | 5 Pages |
Abstract
The palliative switch procedure appears a reasonable surgical option for patients with functional single-ventricle lesions, transposition of the great vessels, and systemic outflow tract obstruction. Patients who have undergone a palliative switch procedure are suitable candidates for completion of palliation with the Fontan procedure.
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Authors
Scott R. MD, Jan M. MD, Robert H. MD, Allan J. MD, Leonardo MD,