MEDICINE
CARDIOLOGY
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Question
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Which one of the following surgery is not a corrective procedure?
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atrial septal defect repair
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PA banding
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PDA ligation
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Jatene operation (arterial switch)
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Explanation:
Detailed explanation-1: -Surgical technique PAB involves the insertion of a band around the pulmonary artery to reduce blood flow into the lungs. A variety of banding materials are used; one commonly used material is polytetrafluoroethylene. The band is wrapped around the main pulmonary artery and fixed into place.
Detailed explanation-2: -They may need a procedure known as pulmonary artery banding or PA banding, which is like a noose around the pulmonary artery to constrict or reduce blood flow to the lungs. Eventually, children with tricuspid atresia may have a more functional repair (the Fontan procedure).
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