Alternatives Blalock–Taussig shunt



blalock–taussig shunt – a/ original procedure – b/ modified procedure


the procedure no longer in use in original form. length of artificial tubing, 3 4 millimeters in diameter, sewn between either subclavian or carotid artery , corresponding side branch of pulmonary artery, obviating need cut off blood supply , making easier regulate blood flow lungs. centers use shunt directly right ventricle pulmonary artery, sano shunt. done avoid reduced diastolic blood flow in coronary circulation associated blalock–taussig shunt.







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