1. Pictorial representation of the second stage of single-ventricle palliation. In this image, the anatomy is that of hypoplastic left heart syndrome following the Norwood procedure. Note the superior cavopulmonary connection, or end-to-side anastomosis of the superior vena cava to the right pulmonary artery. Ao, aorta; IVC, inferior vena cava; LPA, left pulmonary artery; PV, pulmonary veins; RV, right ventricle; RPA, right pulmonary artery; SVC, superior vena cava; TV, tricuspid valve. (Adapted with permission, from Barron DJ, Kilby MD, Davies B, et al. Hypoplastic left heart syndrome. Lancet. 2009;374: Copyright Elsevier.)
Source: Chapter 10. Single-Ventricle Congenital Heart Disease, Pediatric Practice: Cardiology
Citation: Gleason M, Rychik J, Shaddy R. Pediatric Practice: Cardiology; 2012 Available at: Accessed: October 19, 2017
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