Abstract
In neonates and infants with a shunt-dependent pulmonary circulation, stenosis of the shunt needs to be treated aggressively to prevent a fatal outcome. We report the technique and outcome in seven consecutive neonates and infants with Blalock-Taussig shunt stenosis, who were treated with intraluminal stents. Stenting of classical or modified Blalock-Taussig shunts is technically feasible and can be used as a rescue procedure. Neointimal dissection is less likely compared with balloon angioplasty of the shunt alone.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 430-435 |
Number of pages | 6 |
Journal | CARDIOLOGY IN THE YOUNG |
Volume | 21 |
Issue number | 4 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - Aug 2011 |
Keywords
- Blalock-Taussig shunt
- stent
- congenital cardiac disease
- PULMONARY
- IMPLANTATION
- HEART