Gradual caliber transition of the neoaortic arch after the Norwood procedure can prevent neoaortic dilation and right ventricular deterioration

• Satoshi Asada, MD, PhD,
• Masaaki Yamagishi, MD, PhD,
• Keiichi Itatani, MD, PhD

Affiliations

Satoshi Asada, MD, PhD

Department of Pediatric Cardiovascular Surgery, Children's Medical Center, Kyoto Prefectural University of Medicine, Kyoto, Japan

Masaaki Yamagishi, MD, PhD

Department of Pediatric Cardiovascular Surgery, Children's Medical Center, Kyoto Prefectural University of Medicine, Kyoto, Japan

Keiichi Itatani, MD, PhD

Department of Cardiovascular Surgery, Osaka Metropolitan University, Osaka, Japan