Comparison of ductal stenting versus surgical shunts for palliation of patients with pulmonary atresia and intact ventricular septum

Objectives We sought to compare ductal stenting (DS) to systemic-pulmonary artery shunt (SPS) in a contemporary cohort of patients having pulmonary atresia with intact ventricular septum (PAIVS). Background Alternative palliative strategies (interventional versus surgical) are currently available for initial palliation of ductal dependent patients with various forms of congenital heart disease. There is little data available to guide strategy...