Treatment algorithm for Pulmonary Atresia with Intact Ventricular Septum

J. E. Foker, James M. Berry, Lee A. Pyles

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Abstract

The articles in this issue reveal the complexity of the PAIVS spectrum and the methods of treatment that are currently being used. Despite the complexity, the articles provide greater understanding of the developmental events leading to these lesions and the methods that could be used to reverse them. Taken together, the evidence certainly favors embarking on a 2VR track whenever possible. The number of completed biventricular repairs will be increased and also the adverse later consequences of a hypertensive RV and persisting significant RV to coronary artery connections will be eliminated when they are not. The algorithm, therefore, is heavily weighted to 2VRs.

Original languageEnglish (US)
Pages (from-to)61-63
Number of pages3
JournalProgress in Pediatric cardiology
Volume29
Issue number1
DOIs
StatePublished - May 2010

Bibliographical note

Funding Information:
Supported in part by the Robert and Sharon Kaster Endowment for Pediatric Cardiac Surgical Science . We are grateful for the expert figure preparation of Brian Harvey and manuscript preparation of Jeanne Traaseth.

Keywords

  • 2VR
  • Hypoplasia
  • Pulmonary atresia with intact ventricular septum
  • SVR

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