Modified In Situ Pericardial Rerouting Technique for Scimitar Syndrome Repair

Scimitar syndrome repair represents a challenge due to the high incidence of postoperative pulmonary venous obstruction associated with classic surgical strategies. In situ pericardial rerouting technique has been considered a promising alternative approach due to its simplicity and excellent midter...

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Published in:	World journal for pediatric & congenital heart surgery Vol. 8; no. 6; pp. 735 - 739
Main Authors:	Lugones, Ignacio, Biancolini, María Fernanda, Zerpa Pacheco, Victoria Eugenia, Martínez, Inés Ana, Damsky Barbosa, Jesús María Maximiliano, de Dios, Ana María Susana
Format:	Journal Article
Language:	English
Published:	Los Angeles, CA SAGE Publications 01-11-2017
Subjects:	congenital heart disease pericardium congenital heart surgery pediatric
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Summary:	Scimitar syndrome repair represents a challenge due to the high incidence of postoperative pulmonary venous obstruction associated with classic surgical strategies. In situ pericardial rerouting technique has been considered a promising alternative approach due to its simplicity and excellent midterm results. Access to the left atrium can be difficult in young patients with severe dextrocardia and hypoplastic right lung. We describe a modification of the original rerouting technique in which the atrial septum is repositioned in order to create a wide opening in the lateral aspect of the left atrium and ensure an adequate size of the reconstructed pathway.
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ISSN:	2150-1351 2150-136X
DOI:	10.1177/2150135117732540