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  • Title: Spontaneous closure of ductus arteriosus in interrupted aortic arch with ventricular septal defect.
    Author: Takabayashi S, Shomura S, Yokoyama K, Miyake Y, Shimpo H, Yada I.
    Journal: Jpn J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg; 2004 Feb; 52(2):98-100. PubMed ID: 14997983.
    Abstract:
    A 2-month-old boy diagnosed with interrupted aortic arch type B was treated with a two-stage procedure. His ductus arteriosus had closed spontaneously. Collaterals via both vertebral arteries developed. A 15-mm stenotic segment existed between the left subclavian artery and the descending aorta. The direct anastomosis between the common carotid artery and the descending aorta was performed as a first palliation at the age of 3 months. The left subclavian artery was reconstructed by end-to-side anastomosis to the descending aorta. The postoperative course was uneventful. The closure of ventricular septal defect and pulmonary artery debanding were performed as a second operation 4 months after the first palliation. The patient is alive and well 7 months after the second operation.
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