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Pediatrics

Bidirectional Glenn

The Glenn is used for many types of complex congenital heart disease when a child has only one main pumping chamber (ventricle) working fully. The procedure directs the blood flow from the upper body directly to the lungs. It is often performed in preparation for a Fontan.

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