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SYSTEMIC TO PULMONARY ARTERY ANASTOMOSIS IN THE FIRST THREE MONTHS OF LIFE
Author(s) -
GLASSON M. J.,
CELERMAJER J. M.,
OVERTON J. H.,
CARTMILL T. B.
Publication year - 1971
Publication title -
journal of paediatrics and child health
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.631
H-Index - 76
eISSN - 1440-1754
pISSN - 1034-4810
DOI - 10.1111/j.1440-1754.1971.tb02470.x
Subject(s) - medicine , anastomosis , shunt (medical) , pulmonary artery , surgery , aorta , lesion , artery , cardiology
Synopsis The results of systemic artery to pulmonary artery anastomosis in 16 babies aged up to 3 months are reported. 8 of the patients survived. An ascencling aorta‐to‐right pulmonary artery shunt using Waterston's technique is prefered in those with a potentially curable lesion. The Potts' shunt is acceptable for conditions at present uncorrectable. The current survival rate of 50% should be capable of improvement. Surgical palliation of infants with low pulmonary bloodflow is worthwhile and leads to the salvage of patients with potentially curable lesions.