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Does Cardiopulmonary Bypass Influence Outcomes in Stage 2 Palliation? A meta-analysis and systematic review
Objectives: The bidirectional Glenn (BDG) procedure, a key palliative intervention for single-ventricle physiology, is conventionally performed using cardiopulmonary bypass (CPB) despite its associated complications and costs. However, the comparative impact of CPB versus off-pump techniques on perioperative safety, ne …