Operative Techniques in Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery: A Comparative Atlas
Volume 11, Issue 2 , Pages 105-122 , Summer 2006

The Lateral Tunnel Fontan

  • Carin A. van Doorn, MD, FRCS (C/Th)
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  • Marc R. de Leval, MD, FRCS

      Affiliations

    • Corresponding Author InformationAddresss reprint requests to Professor M. R. de Leval, Cardiothoracic Unit, Great Ormond Street Hospital for Children National Health Service Trust, Great Ormond Street, London WC1N 3JH, UK

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  4. Stamm C , Friehs I , Mayer JE . Long-term results of the lateral tunnel Fontan operation . J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg . 2001;121:28–41
  5. Azakie C , McCrindle BW , van Arsdell G , et al.   Extracardiac conduit versus lateral tunnel cavopulmonary connections at a single institution (impact on outcomes) . J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg . 2001;122:1219–1228

PII: S1522-2942(06)00054-7

doi: 10.1053/j.optechstcvs.2006.05.001

Operative Techniques in Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery: A Comparative Atlas
Volume 11, Issue 2 , Pages 105-122 , Summer 2006

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