The Retrograde Aortic Arch in the Hybrid Approach to Hypoplastic Left Heart Syndrome [ORIGINAL ARTICLES: PEDIATRIC CARDIAC]

Conclusions
Clinically important RAAO occurred in 24% of the hypoplastic left heart syndrome patients in this series. If RAAO is detected at birth or early interstage, a Norwood operation is now favored. Palliative interventional catheterization remains very important mid and late interstage for continuing the hybrid strategy toward comprehensive stage 2. (Source: The Annals of Thoracic Surgery) Go to Source

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