Right thoracotomy,off-pump,scimitar syndrome repair in infants

Abstract

Two cases of scimitar syndrome in children under one-year old are presented. Both were repaired through a right thoracotomy, off-pump, reimplanting the venous collector in the left atrium. Tips and advantages are discussed.

Keywords

Heart defects congenital Infant Pulmonary circulation Replantation Scimitar syndrome

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