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.
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Source: The Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgeon - January 19, 2018 Category: Cardiovascular & Thoracic Surgery Authors: Vitanova K, Leopold C, von Ohain JP, Wolf C, Beran E, Lange R, Cleuziou J Tags: Thorac Cardiovasc Surg Source Type: research