Ductus Arteriosus Banding to Facilitate Stenting During the Hybrid Stage I Procedure.

Neonates with hypoplastic left heart syndrome and high-risk factors for an open Norwood procedure may benefit from a hybrid stage I procedure. The presence of a giant patent ductus arteriosus prevents safe deployment of the ductus arteriosus stent. We describe a new technique that involves banding the patent ductus arteriosus, therefore allowing stent implantation during hybrid stage I palliation.
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