Systemic to Pulmonary Artery Versus Right Ventricular to Pulmonary Artery Shunts for Patients With Pulmonary Atresia, Ventricular Septal Defect, and Hypoplastic Pulmonary Arteries

ConclusionThere is a significant improvement in oxygen saturation and a more stable perioperative course for patients with RV‐PA connection. There is also a shorter interval from the initial procedure to complete repair and a lower mortality after RV‐PA connection.

Source: Journal of Cardiac Surgery - September 1, 2015 Category: Cardiovascular & Thoracic Surgery Authors: Xu Wang, Zhongyuan Lu, Shoujun Li, Jun Yan, Keming Yang, Qiang Wang Tags: Original Article Source Type: research