Modified Distal Dunk Technique for Right Ventricle to Pulmonary Artery Shunt in Stage 1 Palliation

Authors

David Meyer
Khanh Nguyen, New York Medical College

DOI

10.1016/j.athoracsur.2018.12.034

Journal Title

The Annals of Thoracic Surgery

First Page

e431

Last Page

e433

Document Type

Article

Publication Date

June 2019

Department

Surgery

Abstract

Although the use of a right ventricle to pulmonary artery shunt as a source of pulmonary blood flow in stage 1 Norwood palliation is common, there is no uniform agreement on the optimal surgical technique. We present a technique for creating the distal connection aimed at minimizing procedural bleeding, promoting distal patency, and facilitating second-stage palliation.

Recommended Citation

Meyer, D., & Nguyen, K. (2019). Modified Distal Dunk Technique for Right Ventricle to Pulmonary Artery Shunt in Stage 1 Palliation. The Annals of Thoracic Surgery, 107 (6), e431-e433. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.athoracsur.2018.12.034