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Hemodynamic Precision in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit using Targeted Neonatal Echocardiography
Published on: January 27, 2023
Truncus arteriosus and unbalanced complete atrioventricular septal defect: pulmonary protection in the neonate
Sunil Panwar1, Scott M Bradley, Minoo N Kavarana
1Pediatric Cardiothoracic Surgery, Medical University of South Carolina, Charleston, South Carolina 29425-6130, USA.
Abstract:
Surgical success for the combination of truncus arteriosus with unbalanced atrioventricular septal defect is limited. A low incidence and a poor understanding of these lesions, along with a dismal outcome, have made comfort care a common option. We report our experience with initial successful palliation of this combined lesion in two patients.
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