Thorac Cardiovasc Surg 1981; 29(4): 255-258
DOI: 10.1055/s-2007-1023490
© Georg Thieme Verlag Stuttgart · New York

Correction of Isolated Anomalous Origin of the Right Pulmonary Artery from the Ascending Aorta

B. K.H. Semb, P. G. Björnstad1
  • Department of Cardiovascular Surgery and
  • 1Department of Pediatric Cardiology, The National Hospital of Norway, Oslo, Norway
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Publication History

1981

Publication Date:
19 March 2008 (online)

Summary

A modified approach to operative reconstruction is reported in an infant with isolated anomalous origin of the right pulmonary artery from the ascending aorta and suprasystemic vascular resistance in the left lung, The pathogenesis and pathophysiology of the condition are briefly discussed.