Diagnosis, management, and results of treatment for aortopulmonary window

Mert M., Paker T., Akcevin A., Cetin G., Ozkara A., Saltik L., ...More

CARDIOLOGY IN THE YOUNG, vol.14, no.5, pp.506-511, 2004 (SCI-Expanded) identifier identifier identifier

  • Publication Type: Article / Article
  • Volume: 14 Issue: 5
  • Publication Date: 2004
  • Doi Number: 10.1017/s1047951104005074
  • Journal Name: CARDIOLOGY IN THE YOUNG
  • Journal Indexes: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED), Scopus
  • Page Numbers: pp.506-511
  • Istanbul University Affiliated: No

Abstract

The aortopulmonary window is a communication between the ascending aorta and the pulmonary trunk in the presence of two separate arterial valves. This uncommon congenital anomaly is reported rarely in the literature. We present here our experience with 16 patients, emphasizing the importance of early closure of the defect by a transaortic approach.