Damus-Kaye-Stansel Procedure
Pronunciation: DAY-mus KAY STAN-sel
Also written as: DKS — Damus-Kaye-Stansel Procedure
A surgical technique connecting the pulmonary artery to the ascending aorta to create a single outflow tract.
Full Definition
The Damus-Kaye-Stansel (DKS) procedure is a surgical technique used in complex congenital heart disease where a single ventricle must support systemic circulation. The main pulmonary artery is divided and its proximal end is connected to the ascending aorta, creating a single large outflow vessel. The distal pulmonary artery is then supplied by a conduit from the right ventricle or a systemic-to-pulmonary shunt. This procedure is often part of staged single ventricle palliation, particularly in hypoplastic left heart syndrome variants.
Usage
Usage note: Often abbreviated as DKS in clinical notes; ensure proper hyphenation of the eponymous name.
In Context
- "The patient underwent a successful Damus-Kaye-Stansel procedure with placement of a right ventricle to pulmonary artery conduit." — operative report
- "Long-term follow-up after DKS procedure focuses on systemic ventricular function and conduit patency." — clinic note