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

Authors

David Meyer
Khanh Nguyen, New York Medical College

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