Abstract:Background: Among the complications noted after debanding is those related to residual pulmonary stenosis. Removal of band without repairing pulmonary artery could be enough. Others recommend patching pulmonary artery at the site of band during debanding because of possibility of residual gradient caused by a residual shelf or narrowing and distortion of the arterial wall. This may necessitate re-operation especially if it leads to pressure over-load on the right ventricle.Objective: To compare between simple … Show more
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