Abstract
Pedicled pericardium is a useful viable material for cardiac surgery. In an adolescent case, the extracardiac lateral tunnel of a Fontan connection was successfully constructed with pedicled pericardium. This procedure is expected to allow the growth of the tunnel and to need no anti-coagulant therapy, while careful long-term follow-up is necessary.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 91-93 |
Number of pages | 3 |
Journal | The Japanese journal of thoracic and cardiovascular surgery : official publication of the Japanese Association for Thoracic Surgery = Nihon Kyōbu Geka Gakkai zasshi |
Volume | 47 |
Issue number | 2 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - 1999 Jan 1 |
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Cardiology and Cardiovascular Medicine