Two cases underwent a modified Fontan operation with simultaneous superior vena cava-right pulmonary artery end-to-side anastomosis, which we called "bidirectional Glenn shunt". This anastomosis seems to be so effective for reduction of right arterial volume loading, and could proved life-saving in the case with the acute obstruction at the site of the right atriopulmonary artery anastomosis immediately after surgery.
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