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[Surgical treatment of solitary or common heart ventricle]
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This study reviews surgical correction for single ventricle heart defects, detailing two techniques and discussing outcomes. It analyzes indications, complications, and mortality for these complex congenital heart conditions.
Area of Science:
- Cardiology
- Pediatric Cardiology
- Congenital Heart Disease
Background:
- Single ventricle is a complex congenital heart defect requiring surgical intervention.
- Previous literature and case studies provide insights into management strategies.
- Understanding surgical indications and outcomes is crucial for patient care.
Abstract:
On the basis of 24 cases reported in the literature and 2 personal observations of the authors the indications for surgical correction of a single ventricle of the heart are discussed. Two different surgical techniques are described: 1) haemodynamic correction of the defect comprising a closure of the venous atrioventricular valve, oversewing the proximal pulmonary artery, and anastomosing the right atrium and the distal pulmonary artery; 2) radical correction--creation of the ventricular septum. The variants of the disease permitting a radical correction are indicated, the results of surgery, the causes of complications and mortality are discussed.