Repair of interrupted aortic arch and aortopulmonary window in an infant.

Journal: The Annals Of Thoracic Surgery
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Abstract

The diagnosis and repair in infancy of interrupted aortic arch and aortopulmonary window is described. Using deep hypothermia and circulatory arrest, aortic continuity was established with a prosthetic graft, which was anastomosed to the aortic orifice of the aortopulmonary window. The pulmonary artery side of the aortopulmonary window was closed directly. Postoperative cardiac catheterization demonstrated a good reconstruction. Previous experience with this rare variety of interrupted aortic arch complex is reviewed.

Authors
J Jacobson, G Trusler, T Izukawa