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Complex Pulmonary Atresia in a Neonate.

Authors :
Eble, Brian K.
Fraser Jr., Charles D.
Nihill, Michael R.
Grifka, Ronald G.
Chang, Anthony C.
Source :
Texas Heart Institute Journal. 2006, Vol. 33 Issue 2, p225-228. 4p.
Publication Year :
2006

Abstract

We describe the case of a 3-week-old infant who was diagnosed with pulmonary atresia, a ventricular septal defect, and discontinuous pulmonary arteries. The pulmonary artery anatomy was delineated by angiography: the right pulmonary artery arose from the proximal right coronary artery, and the left pulmonary artery arose from a left ductus arteriosus. This case illustrates the importance of careful delineation of the anatomy in complex pulmonary atresia before surgical intervention. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
15266702
Volume :
33
Issue :
2
Database :
Academic Search Index
Journal :
Texas Heart Institute Journal
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
21534907