Hepatoazygos venous shunt for Fontan completion after Kawashima operation

Ann Pediatr Cardiol. 2016 Sep-Dec;9(3):254-7. doi: 10.4103/0974-2069.189121.

Abstract

Fontan completion after prior Kawashima repair for single ventricle with interruption of the inferior vena cava can be accomplished by various methods. We describe a patient who underwent the connection of hepatic to hemiazygos vein that we believe would be superior to the conventional cavopulmonary connection in our patient.

Keywords: Cavopulmonary connection; Kawashima; hemiazygos vein; hepatic vein.

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  • Case Reports