Outcomes of Damus-Kaye-Stansel anastomosis at time of cavopulmonary connection in single ventricle patients at risk of developing systemic ventricular outflow tract obstruction

Abstract

DKS can be safely performed in conjunction with CPC without added mortality risk. It is very effective in mitigating SVOTO risk, with sustainable good semilunar valves function. Our data support an aggressive approach to performing DKS concurrent with CPC in children with single ventricle pathologies at risk of developing SVOTO.