Universally fatal only 4 decades ago, the progress in the 3-stage palliation of hypoplastic left
heart syndrome and related single right ventricular lesions has drastically improved the …

The management of hypoplastic left heart syndrome (HLHS) has changed substantially over
the past four decades. In the 1970s, children with HLHS could only be provided with …

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The hypoplasia of left-sided heart structures shows great variability and complexity. What the
many variants have in common is that their heart structures are neither fully developed …

This article reviews our experience using hybrid stage I palliation in the neonatal period and
subsequently with comprehensive stage II palliation for hypoplastic left heart syndrome …

Introduction Hypoplastic left heart syndrome (HLHS) is a severe developmental defect
characterized by the underdevelopment of the left ventricle along with aortic and valvular …

Background Although overall outcomes have improved for single-ventricle patients,
substantial morbidity and mortality remain for certain high-risk groups. The hybrid stage I …

Background Hybrid palliation (bilateral pulmonary artery banding with or without ductal
stenting) is an initial management strategy for infants with critical left heart obstruction and …

Stenting the arterial duct emerged in the early 1990s as an alternative to a variety of surgical
interventions in neonates with a duct-dependent pulmonary or systemic circulation complex …

Objective To describe the long-term outcomes, treatment pathways and risk factors for
patients diagnosed with hypoplastic left heart syndrome (HLHS) in England and Wales …