Aortopulmonary collaterals

What are AP collaterals and why can they be a problem?
This channel is for students, nurses, and anyone that wants to learn more about pediatric cardiac critical care. These videos are for educational purposes only and should not take the place of expert medical advice.
Papers:
Powell A. Aortopulmonary collaterals in single-ventricle congenital heart disease: How much do they count? Circ Cardiovasc Imaging 2009;2:171-173.
Schmeil et al. Aortopulmonary collaterals in single ventricle: incidence, associated factors and clinical significance. Interactive Cariovasc Surf 2022;35:190
Stern, H. Aggressive coiling of aortopulmonary collaterals in single-ventricle patients is warranted. Pediatr Caridol 2010;31:449-453
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