Summary Page Truncus Arteriosis
Normal
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Truncus Arteriosis
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- Single, common truncal artery arising from ventricles
- Pulmonary arteries and aorta separating from truncus arteriosus
- VSD allowing both RV and LV to eject to truncus arteriosus
- Pulmonary arteries have been separated from truncus and RV to PA connection established with homograft conduit.
- VSD patch closure directing LV output to truncal root (now aorta).
Truncus Arteriosis - repaired
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Truncus Arteriosis - repaired
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