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The bidirectional cavopulmonary shunt for hypoplastic left heart syndrome
1Division of Cardiothoracic Surgery, The Children's Hospital of Philadelphia, PA 19104, USA.
Abstract:
The use of the bidirectional cavopulmonary shunt has had a favorable effect on the outcome of surgery for hypoplastic left heart syndrome. In this chapter, the physiology, indications, and technical aspects are discussed, along with comments regarding postoperative management and outcome.