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Int J Angiol 2016; 25(05): e51-e53
DOI: 10.1055/s-0034-1374809
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Complications after a Bidirectional Cavopulmonary Anastomosis with Accessory Sources of Pulmonary Blood Flow

Efrén Martínez-Quintana
1   Cardiology Service, Insular-Materno Infantil University Hospital, Las Palmas, Gran Canaria, Spain
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Fayna Rodríguez-González
2   Ophthalmology Service, Dr. Negrín University Hospital of Gran Canaria, Las Palmas, Gran Canaria, Spain
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Publication Date:
12 May 2014 (online)

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Abstract

Creating an accessory source of pulsatile pulmonary blood flow in a patient with a bidirectional cavopulmonary anastomosis may have advantages and disadvantages. In relation to the latter, we report the complications seen in a cyanotic congenital heart disease patient who developed a superior vena cava syndrome plus severe swelling of his right hand that evolved satisfactorily after percutaneous and medical treatment.

Keywords

fistula - superior vena cava syndrome - ulceration
 

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