Introduction

Adequate pulmonary artery growth is of prime importance in patients with single ventricle. Patients with pulmonary atresia/severe pulmonic stenosis often have a torturous ductus arteriosus that creates an intrinsic stenosis in the central pulmonary artery where the ductus joins. Should the PA plasty for this ductus-related stenosis be performed at the first palliation? Due to the extremely small diameter of the pulmonary artery, i.e., less than 2 mm, it is technically difficult. Dr. Sakamoto introduces this sophisticated technique for resection of all ductal tissue, demonstrating excellent outcomes without need for reintervention.
Source: Operative Techniques in Cardiac and Thoracic Surgery - Category: Cardiovascular & Thoracic Surgery Source Type: research