A new operation for repairing aortic arch atresia in infancy. Report of three cases

Abstract only Aortic arch atresia is a comparatively rare congenital anomaly that commonly produces heart failure and death in early infancy. A new operative procedure is described which is applicable to type I, where the atresia lies distal to the left subclavian artery. It provides a lumen that is...

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Published in:Circulation (New York, N.Y.) N.Y.), 1968-04, Vol.37 (4 Suppl), p.II43-II50
Main Authors: Sirak, H D, Ressallat, M, Hosier, D M, DeLorimier, A A
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Aorta, Thoracic - abnormalities
Aorta, Thoracic - surgery
Cardiac Catheterization
Carotid Arteries - surgery
Cineangiography
Female
Heart Defects, Congenital - diagnosis
Heart Defects, Congenital - diagnostic imaging
Heart Defects, Congenital - surgery
Humans
Infant
Male
Subclavian Artery - surgery
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Summary:Abstract only Aortic arch atresia is a comparatively rare congenital anomaly that commonly produces heart failure and death in early infancy. A new operative procedure is described which is applicable to type I, where the atresia lies distal to the left subclavian artery. It provides a lumen that is equal to the descending thoracic aorta by using the conjoined orifices of the left subclavian and common carotid arteries for anastomosis to the distal thoracic aorta. The chief advantage of this method is that it not only provides a vascular bridge with a lumen equal to the distal thoracic aorta, but also assures normal growth potential.
ISSN:0009-7322
1524-4539
DOI:10.1161/01.CIR.37.4S2.II-43