Glenn procedure is a palliative surgical procedure performed for patients with

Tricuspid atresia Tricuspid atresia is a form of congenital heart disease whereby there is a complete absence of the tricuspid valve. Therefore, there is an absence of right atrioventricular connection. This leads to a hypoplastic (undersized) or absent right ventri ...

. It is also part of the surgical treatment path for

hypoplastic left heart syndrome Hypoplastic left heart syndrome (HLHS) is a rare congenital heart defect in which the left side of the heart is severely underdeveloped and incapable of supporting the systemic circulation. It is estimated to account for 2-3% of all congenital hea ...

. This procedure has been largely replaced by Bidirectional Glenn procedure. It connects the superior vena cava to the right pulmonary artery.

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{{Vascular procedures Congenital heart defects Cardiac surgery