Abstract
A method for surgically limiting pulmonary blood flow in the critically ill neonate with truncus arteriosus is described. Two recent cases utilizing this technique are presented. Comparisons are made between this and other palliative surgical procedures used in truncus arteriosus.
MeSH terms
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Constriction / methods
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Female
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Heart Failure / etiology
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Heart Failure / prevention & control
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Humans
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Infant, Newborn
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Male
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Palliative Care*
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Polytetrafluoroethylene
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Pulmonary Artery / surgery*
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Truncus Arteriosus, Persistent / complications
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Truncus Arteriosus, Persistent / surgery*