Abstract:Background: Bidirectional cavopulmonary shunt (BCPS) is used for the interim palliation of a variety of cyanotic cardiac lesions. It is a standard palliative step for patients with functionally univentricular hearts in hope of achieving Fontan completion. At our center, first case of BCPS was performed on February 7, 2002. Here, we share our experience with BCPS over last 18 years.
Methods: This is a retrospective analysis of all patients undergoing BCPS from February 2002 to July 2019. Patients who unde… Show more
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