Surgical repair for disconnected branch lung arteries
This study tests a surgery to reconnect the branch arteries that carry blood to the lungs in children born with them not connected properly. The goal is to improve blood flow to the lungs and help the child grow and develop.
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Who can take part
- Your child is between 6 months and 2 years old
- Your child weighs more than 5 kilograms (about 11 pounds)
- Your child's heart has two lower chambers (biventricular), and neither chamber is underdeveloped
- The artery to the lung is at least 4 mm wide at the point where it enters the lung
- Your child has not had any prior surgeries on the heart or lungs
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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