Reasons for Failure of Systemic-to-Pulmonary Artery Shunts in Neonates

Conclusion Based on these data, we recommend implanting a modified Blalock–Taussig shunt of at least 3.5 mm in neonates. Perioperative platelet transfusion and postoperative ECMO increase the risk of shunt failure. [...] Georg Thieme Verlag KG Stuttgart · New YorkArticle in Thieme eJournals: Table of contents  |  Abstract  |  Full text

Source: The Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgeon - January 19, 2018 Category: Cardiovascular & Thoracic Surgery Authors: Vitanova, Keti Leopold, Cornelius von Ohain, Jelena Pabst Wolf, Cordula Beran, Elisabeth Lange, R üdiger Cleuziou, Julie Tags: Original Cardiovascular Source Type: research