Modifications of the Fontan operation applicable to patients with left atrioventricular valve atresia or single atrioventricular valve.

Volume: 76
Published: Sep 1, 1987
Abstract
Two modifications of the Fontan operation are proposed for prevention of pulmonary venous obstruction in patients with left atrioventricular valve atresia or single atrioventricular valve. In the first technique, a bipedicled flap of right atrial wall is used to separate systemic and pulmonary venous drainages; an atriopulmonary connection is constructed by use of the right atrial appendage, and the defect in the right atrial wall is repaired...
Paper Details
Title
Modifications of the Fontan operation applicable to patients with left atrioventricular valve atresia or single atrioventricular valve.
Published Date
Sep 1, 1987
Volume
76
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