Abstract
The use of hybrid techniques to avoid neonatal cardiopulmonary bypass in high-risk
individuals is well reported in the setting of hypoplastic left heart syndrome. We
describe the use of that technique as a bridging procedure in high-risk neonates with
an interrupted aortic arch. We report three cases where hybrid branch pulmonary artery
banding and ductal stent implantation has been successfully used to defer complete
repair, allowing recovery, maturity, and weight gain. This strategy may be considered
for patients deemed at high risk for primary neonatal repair.
Keywords
interrupted aortic arch - hybrid procedure - low birth weight
