Effectiveness of the bidirectional Glenn shunt for the univentricular heart
Kawashima, T.; Ajiki, H.; Asai, Y.; Nakakura, H.; Komatsu, S.
Kyobu Geka. Japanese Journal of Thoracic Surgery 42(12): 1009-1011
1989
ISSN/ISBN: 0021-5252 PMID: 2593399 Document Number: 337926
Two cases underwent a modified Fontan operation with simultaneous superior vena cava-right pulmonary artery end-to-side anastomosis, which we called "bidirectional Glenn shunt". This anastomosis seems to be so effective for reduction of right arterial volume loading, and could proved life-saving in the case with the acute obstruction at the site of the right atriopulmonary artery anastomosis immediately after surgery.