Key result
Norwood operation for HLHS requires specific surgical modifications to address complex anatomical variants.
Why the study?
Important modifications of the Norwood operation may be necessary in patients with HLHS who have anomalies of aortic arch anatomy or other anatomical variants.
This report summarizes surgical modifications of the Norwood operation for patients with hypoplastic left heart syndrome and complex anatomical variants.
May guide individualized Norwood planning in complex HLHS; leaves open comparative outcome data.
The Norwood operation as first-stage palliation for hypoplastic left heart syndrome has been standardized in most centers. However, in the presence of anomalies of aortic arch anatomy or position, or other anatomical variants, important modifications of the procedure may become necessary. This report summarizes surgical techniques to address these challenges.
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Tomasz Mroczek (2022) studied this question. The Norwood operation for hypoplastic left heart syndrome requires specific surgical modifications to address challenges like aortic arch anomalies or other anatomical variants.
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