We conclude that the sandwich technique is safe and easy. Even in cases with a residual shunt present, the shunt is expected to decrease as time passes. Further experience and longer follow-up of these patients are necessary to conclude whether this technique is applicable to neonates and young infants.
Brain developmental impairment occurs in many infants with congenital heart disease, especially in those who have preoperative hypoxia and critical congenital heart disease. This quantitative volumetric study encourages larger scale and longitudinal follow-up to elucidate the significance of impaired neuroanatomic development on functional outcome.
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