The extracardiac conduit technique is a valid option for completing total cavopulmonary anastomosis (TCPC) in patients with a single ventricle. The technique allows for beating heart surgery, optimal flow dynamics, and reduced postoperative atrial arrhythmia. Different types of conduit have been proposed. This study reported a single-centre experience with two different types of conduit.

Dacron Conduit for Extracardiac Total Cavopulmonary Anastomosis: A Word of Caution

Careddu, Lucio
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Petridis, Francesco Dimitri;Angeli, Emanuela;Balducci, Anna;Mariucci, Elisabetta;Egidy Assenza, Gabriele;Gargiulo, Gaetano Domenico
2019

Abstract

The extracardiac conduit technique is a valid option for completing total cavopulmonary anastomosis (TCPC) in patients with a single ventricle. The technique allows for beating heart surgery, optimal flow dynamics, and reduced postoperative atrial arrhythmia. Different types of conduit have been proposed. This study reported a single-centre experience with two different types of conduit.
2019
Careddu, Lucio; Petridis, Francesco Dimitri; Angeli, Emanuela; Balducci, Anna; Mariucci, Elisabetta; Egidy Assenza, Gabriele; Donti, Andrea; Gargiulo, Gaetano Domenico
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