Neurodevelopmental problems post d-TGA repair Children who would never have survived to adulthood due to D-transposition of great arteries are now able to grow well into adulthood, thanks
Posterior leaflet has three independently mobile scallops named P1, P2 and P3. Anterior leaflet is divided into virtual subdivisions known as A1, A2 and A3.
Transposition of great arteries detected soon at birth - what to do?
a) Arterial switch after 2 weeks
b) Arterial switch within 2 weeks
c) Arterial switch after 3 months
d) Arterial
Protein losing enteropathy is one of the long term complications of grossly elevated systemic venous pressures which can occur following a Fontan surgery.
Persistent shunts after Fontan surgery Persistent shunts after a Fontan type of surgery can be due to various reasons like: Dehiscence of patches used for repair Dehiscence of
Partial fenestration of Fontan circuit leaving an ASD prevents rapid rise in venous pressure as it relieves excessive RA pressure in immediate postop period.
Initially that right atrium can function as a hydraulic pump to drive the pulmonary circulation when an atriopulmonary anastomosis is made in Fontan surgery for tricuspid atresia.