Comparison of ductus stent versus surgical systemic-to-pulmonary shunt as initial palliation in patients with univentricular heart.

After initial ductus stenting in infants with univentricular heart, survival is comparable and post-procedural recovery shorter, but more acute stent dysfunctions and lower development of left PA are observed, compared to acute shunt dysfunctions. The less invasive procedure and shorter hospital stay are at the expense of more stent reinterventions.