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Abstract
Isolated atresia of the pulmonary valve is a rare congenital malformation. Two types
are recognized; one in which the right ventricle is small and its cavity slit-like
in character, and another in which this ventricle is large. Pulmonary blood flow is
dependent upon a patent ductus. If the lives of the infants are to be salvaged, the
lesion must be diagnosed, and operation performed before the ductus closes.
Pulmonary valvotomy is recommended when a large right ventricle is present. When this
ventricle is small, a palliative superior vena cava to pulmonary artery anastomosis
is advocated.
Seven infants with pulmonary atresia are reported. Three died before operation could
be undertaken and four had pulmonary valvotomy performed. Of these four, one died
postoperatively and three survived to be discharged from hospital. One of these died
at six months with reclosure of the pulmonary valve orifice; one died following a
repeat operation; and the lone survivor at eighteen months continues to do well, but
has some residual pulmonary stenosis.
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