Mesh term Heart Bypass, Right
Browse to parent terms:Anastomosis, Surgical
Cardiac Surgical Procedures
Vascular Grafting
Description
Diversion of the flow of blood from the entrance to the right atrium directly to the pulmonary arteries, avoiding the right atrium and right ventricle (Dorland, 28th ed). This a permanent procedure often performed to bypass a congenitally deformed right atrium or right ventricle.Browse to child terms:
Fontan Procedure
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