Total cavopulmonary direct anastomosis: a logical approach in selected patients

Ann Thorac Surg. 1993 Oct;56(4):963-4. doi: 10.1016/0003-4975(93)90364-n.

Abstract

A 2.5-year-old boy with a diagnosis of situs solitus, tricuspid atresia, anatomically corrected malposition of the great arteries (S,D,L), left juxtaposition of atrial appendages, and pulmonary stenosis underwent successful total cava-to-pulmonary connection by means of a superior vena cava-to-pulmonary artery end-to-side anastomosis associated with an inferior vena cava-to-pulmonary artery direct anastomosis. Anatomic features and surgical technique are described.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Abnormalities, Multiple / surgery
  • Arteriovenous Shunt, Surgical / methods*
  • Child, Preschool
  • Heart Defects, Congenital / surgery*
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Pulmonary Artery / surgery*
  • Vena Cava, Superior / surgery*