Abstract
Avoiding cardiopulmonary bypass during palliation of single ventricle has the advantages of minimizing transfusions, pulmonary vascular resistance, and avoiding the inflammatory response from cardiopulmonary bypass. It is however not always straightforward, and the technique may be faced with challenges.
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