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==Overview==
==Overview==


The '''Blalock-Taussig shunt''' is a [[surgical procedure]] that are done as [[Palliative treatment|palliative]] procedures for [[cyanotic heart defect]]s. This procedure is used to deviate blood flow to lungs from the systemic circulation to relieve [[cyanosis]] while a definitive [[corrective surgery]] can be performed at a later time. Connection between [[subclavian artery]] and [[pulmonary artery]] is usually made. There are usually two types of [[Shunt (medical)|shunts]] that are used i.e classic or original Blalock-Taussig shunt and modified Blalock Taussig shunt. The classic or original BT shunt has been modified into modified Blalock-Taussig Shunt (mBTS). In this modified procedure a [[graft]] from [[innominate artery]] or [[subclavian artery]] is placed to the corresponding [[pulmonary artery]]. This type of BT shunt has superior [[Prognosis|prognostic]] value over classical shunt leading to a greater rate of shunt patency at 3-5 years as compared to classic or original BT Shunt.
The '''Blalock-Taussig shunt''' is a [[Palliative treatment|palliative]] [[surgical procedure]] for [[cyanotic heart defect]]s. This [[procedure]] is used to deviate [[blood flow]] to the [[lungs]] from [[systemic circulation]] to relieve [[cyanosis]] while a definitive [[corrective surgery]] can be performed at a later time. A connection is usually made between the [[subclavian artery]] and [[pulmonary artery]]. Usually, two types of [[Shunt (medical)|shunts]] are used: classic or original Blalock-Taussig shunt and modified Blalock Taussig shunt. The classic/original BT shunt has been modified into modified Blalock-Taussig Shunt (mBTS). In this modified [[procedure]], a [[graft]] from an [[innominate artery]] or [[subclavian artery]] is placed to the corresponding [[pulmonary artery]]. This type of BT shunt has superior [[Prognosis|prognostic]] value over the classical shunt leading to a greater rate of shunt patency in 3-5 years as compared to the classic or original BT Shunt.


== Historical Perspective ==
== Historical Perspective ==
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=== Classic or Original Shunt ===
=== Classic or Original Shunt ===


* The classic or original BT shunt procedure was named after [[Alfred Blalock]], surgeon, Baltimore, (1899–1964) and [[Helen B. Taussig]], cardiologist, Baltimore/Boston, (1898–1986) who, along with Blalock's African American laboratory technician [[Vivien Thomas]] (1910–1985), developed and described the procedure.  
* The classic or original BT shunt [[procedure]] was named after a [[surgeon]] in Baltimore, [[Alfred Blalock]] (1899–1964), and a [[cardiologist]] in Baltimore/Boston, [[Helen B. Taussig]] (1898–1986), who along with Blalock's African American [[laboratory]] technician [[Vivien Thomas]] (1910–1985), developed and described the [[procedure]].  
* Taussig noticed that the children with cyanosis along with [[congenital heart disease]] accompanied by [[patent ductus arteriosus]] have longer life time than those without [[Patent ductus arteriosus|PDA]].
* Taussig noticed that the [[children]] with [[cyanosis]] along with [[congenital heart disease]] accompanied by [[patent ductus arteriosus]] have a longer lifetime than those without [[Patent ductus arteriosus|PDA]].
*In 1943, Dr. Taussig approached Blalock and Thomas in their Hopkins laboratory to work on this shunt as it was hypothesized that a shunt mimicking [[PDA]] can relieve the cyanosis and improve [[oxygenation]] in [[congential cyanotic diseases]].<ref>https://www.upenn.edu/pennpress/book/1904.html</ref>
*In 1943, Dr. Taussig approached Blalock and Thomas in their Hopkins [[laboratory]] to work on this [[shunt]] as it was hypothesized that a [[shunt]] mimicking [[PDA]] can relieve the [[cyanosis]] and improve [[oxygenation]] in [[congential]] [[cyanotic diseases]].<ref>https://www.upenn.edu/pennpress/book/1904.html</ref>


[[File:Original-blalock-taussig-shunt-creative-commons.png|thumb|200px|none|Original Blalock-Taussig shunt diagram. [https://radiopaedia.org/cases/74774 Source: Dr Laurent Bilodeau.]]]
[[File:Original-blalock-taussig-shunt-creative-commons.png|thumb|200px|none|Original Blalock-Taussig shunt diagram. [https://radiopaedia.org/cases/74774 Source: Dr. Laurent Bilodeau.]]]


=== Modified Blalock-Taussig Shunt ===
=== Modified Blalock-Taussig Shunt ===
*In 1962, a modified method of inserting a shunt was developed by Klinner using [[teflon]] as [[Prosthetic|prosthetic graft]] material between the [[subclavian artery]] and the [[pulmonary artery]] is used to prevent [[scarring]] of the [[subclavian artery]].<ref name="pmid144570412">{{cite journal| author=KLINNER W, PASINI M, SCHAUDIG A| title=[Anastomosis between systemic and pulmonary arteries with the aid of plastic prostheses in cyanotic heart diseases]. | journal=Thoraxchirurgie | year= 1962 | volume= 10 | issue=  | pages= 68-75 | pmid=14457041 | doi=10.1055/s-0028-1096482 | pmc= | url=https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/entrez/eutils/elink.fcgi?dbfrom=pubmed&tool=sumsearch.org/cite&retmode=ref&cmd=prlinks&id=14457041  }}</ref><ref name="pmid19040408" /><ref name="pmid28701598" />
*In 1962, a modified method of inserting a [[shunt]] was developed by Klinner using [[teflon]] as a [[Prosthetic|prosthetic graft]] material between the [[subclavian artery]] and the [[pulmonary artery]] in order to prevent [[scarring]] of the [[subclavian artery]].<ref name="pmid144570412">{{cite journal| author=KLINNER W, PASINI M, SCHAUDIG A| title=[Anastomosis between systemic and pulmonary arteries with the aid of plastic prostheses in cyanotic heart diseases]. | journal=Thoraxchirurgie | year= 1962 | volume= 10 | issue=  | pages= 68-75 | pmid=14457041 | doi=10.1055/s-0028-1096482 | pmc= | url=https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/entrez/eutils/elink.fcgi?dbfrom=pubmed&tool=sumsearch.org/cite&retmode=ref&cmd=prlinks&id=14457041  }}</ref><ref name="pmid19040408" /><ref name="pmid28701598" />


[[File:Modified-blalock-taussig-shunt-creative-commons.png|thumb|200px|none|Modified Blalock-Taussig shunt diagram. [https://radiopaedia.org/cases/74773 Source: Dr Laurent Bilodeau.]]]
[[File:Modified-blalock-taussig-shunt-creative-commons.png|thumb|200px|none|Modified Blalock-Taussig shunt diagram. [https://radiopaedia.org/cases/74773 Source: Dr. Laurent Bilodeau.]]]


== Classification  ==
== Classification  ==
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=== Classic/Original Blalock-Taussig Shunt ===
=== Classic/Original Blalock-Taussig Shunt ===


* For classic Blalock-Taussig shunt end to end [[anastomosis]] between the [[subclavian]] and [[Pulmonary artery|pulmonary arteries]] is performed on opposite to the [[aortic arch]] to minimize the [[kinking]] of [[subclavian artery]] as it crosses [[Aorta|aortic]] prominence.<ref name="pmid28701598">{{cite journal| author=Kiran U, Aggarwal S, Choudhary A, Uma B, Kapoor PM| title=The blalock and taussig shunt revisited. | journal=Ann Card Anaesth | year= 2017 | volume= 20 | issue= 3 | pages= 323-330 | pmid=28701598 | doi=10.4103/aca.ACA_80_17 | pmc=5535574 | url=https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/entrez/eutils/elink.fcgi?dbfrom=pubmed&tool=sumsearch.org/cite&retmode=ref&cmd=prlinks&id=28701598  }} </ref>
* For classic Blalock-Taussig shunt, an end-to-end [[anastomosis]] opposite to the [[aortic arch]] is performed between the [[subclavian]] and [[Pulmonary artery|pulmonary arteries]] to minimize the [[kinking]] of [[subclavian artery]] as it crosses [[Aorta|aortic]] prominence.<ref name="pmid28701598">{{cite journal| author=Kiran U, Aggarwal S, Choudhary A, Uma B, Kapoor PM| title=The blalock and taussig shunt revisited. | journal=Ann Card Anaesth | year= 2017 | volume= 20 | issue= 3 | pages= 323-330 | pmid=28701598 | doi=10.4103/aca.ACA_80_17 | pmc=5535574 | url=https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/entrez/eutils/elink.fcgi?dbfrom=pubmed&tool=sumsearch.org/cite&retmode=ref&cmd=prlinks&id=28701598  }} </ref>


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! style="background: #4479BA; width: 200px;" |{{fontcolor|#FFF|Disadvantages}}
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|The relative [[diameter]] of [[subclavian artery]] prevents excessive blood flow to lungs
|The relative [[diameter]] of [[subclavian artery]] prevents excessive [[blood flow]] to [[lungs]]
|[[Thrombosis]] of shunt due to less diameter
|[[Thrombosis]] of [[shunt]] due to less [[diameter]]
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|Easily Reversible
|Easily reversible
|Risk of [[Dissection (medical)|Dissection]]
|Risk of [[dissection (medical)|dissection]]
|-
|-
|Increased rate of anastomosis growth
|Increased [[rate]] of [[anastomosis]] [[growth]]
|Subclavian artery is lost during the procedure  
|[[Subclavian artery]] is lost during the [[procedure]]
|}
|}


=== Modified Blalock Taussig Shunt ===
=== Modified Blalock Taussig Shunt ===


* It is the most commonly used procedure now a days.
*In 1962, it was first described and performed by Klinner et al.
* First described and performed by Klinner et. al in 1962, this procedure hold superb [[prognosis]] over classic one.  
*It is more commonly used [[procedure]] and holds a better [[prognosis]] compared to the classic procedure.
* An [[Interposition]] PTFE or Gore-Tex graft is placed between the [[subclavian artery]] and the [[pulmonary artery]]. Hence no [[scarring]] of [[subclavian artery]] results.<ref name="pmid28701598">{{cite journal| author=Kiran U, Aggarwal S, Choudhary A, Uma B, Kapoor PM| title=The blalock and taussig shunt revisited. | journal=Ann Card Anaesth | year= 2017 | volume= 20 | issue= 3 | pages= 323-330 | pmid=28701598 | doi=10.4103/aca.ACA_80_17 | pmc=5535574 | url=https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/entrez/eutils/elink.fcgi?dbfrom=pubmed&tool=sumsearch.org/cite&retmode=ref&cmd=prlinks&id=28701598  }} </ref>
*An [[Interposition]] PTFE or Gore-Tex [[graft]] is placed between the [[subclavian artery]] and the [[pulmonary artery]]. As a result, there's no [[scarring]] of [[subclavian artery]].<ref name="pmid28701598">{{cite journal| author=Kiran U, Aggarwal S, Choudhary A, Uma B, Kapoor PM| title=The blalock and taussig shunt revisited. | journal=Ann Card Anaesth | year= 2017 | volume= 20 | issue= 3 | pages= 323-330 | pmid=28701598 | doi=10.4103/aca.ACA_80_17 | pmc=5535574 | url=https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/entrez/eutils/elink.fcgi?dbfrom=pubmed&tool=sumsearch.org/cite&retmode=ref&cmd=prlinks&id=28701598  }} </ref>
 
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|+Modified Blalock Taussig Shunt  
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|It can be done on the same side of the arch
|It can be done on the same side of the [[aortic arch]]
|[[Thrombosis]]
|[[Thrombosis]]
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== Goals of BT shunt ==
== Goals of BT shunt ==
The ultimate endpoint goals of BT shunt is
*The ultimate endpoint goals of BT shunt are as follows:
 
** To stabilize the [[preload]], hence preventing hemodilution.  
* To stabilize the preload hence preventing hemodilution.  
** To maintain the [[systemic vascular resistance]] ([[afterload]]) hence, adequate [[diastolic pressure]] to maintain [[coronary]] [[perfusion]].
* To maintain Systemic Vascular Resistance ( afterload ) hence adequate diastolic pressure to maintain coronary perfusion  
** Increase the [[blood flow]] to the [[pulmonary vasculature]] in a supervised manner.
* Increase the blood flow to the pulmonary vasculature in a supervised manner


== Indications ==
== Indications ==
 
*Following is a list of indications for Blalock-Taussig shunt:
*[[Tricuspid atresia]]
**[[Tricuspid atresia]]
*[[Tetralogy of Fallot:|Tetralogy of Fallot]]
**[[Tetralogy of Fallot:|Tetralogy of Fallot]]
*[[Ebstein's anomaly of the tricuspid valve|Ebstein's Anomaly]]
**[[Ebstein's anomaly of the tricuspid valve|Ebstein's Anomaly]]
*[[Hypoplastic Left Heart syndrome]]
**Hypoplastic Left Heart syndrome
*[[Pulmonary atresia]]
**[[Pulmonary atresia]]
*Inadequate pulmonary arteries  
**Inadequate [[pulmonary arteries]]


== Risk Factors ==
== Risk Factors ==
Multiple risk factors have been identified which leads to high morbidity and mortality in neonates. <ref name="pmidhttps://doi.org/10.1016/j.jamcollsurg.2012.12.027">{{cite journal| author=Schmoldt A, Benthe HF, Haberland G| title=Digitoxin metabolism by rat liver microsomes. | journal=Biochem Pharmacol | year= 1975 | volume= 24 | issue= 17 | pages= 1639-41 | pmid=https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jamcollsurg.2012.12.027 | doi= | pmc= | url=https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/entrez/eutils/elink.fcgi?dbfrom=pubmed&tool=sumsearch.org/cite&retmode=ref&cmd=prlinks&id=10  }} </ref> <ref name="pmidhttps://doi.org/10.1016/j.athoracsur.2011.02.030">{{cite journal| author=Schmoldt A, Benthe HF, Haberland G| title=Digitoxin metabolism by rat liver microsomes. | journal=Biochem Pharmacol | year= 1975 | volume= 24 | issue= 17 | pages= 1639-41 | pmid=https://doi.org/10.1016/j.athoracsur.2011.02.030 | doi= | pmc= | url=https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/entrez/eutils/elink.fcgi?dbfrom=pubmed&tool=sumsearch.org/cite&retmode=ref&cmd=prlinks&id=10  }} </ref>


* Sternal approach for MBTS construction  
* Following multiple [[risk factors]] have been identified to be associated with high [[morbidity]] and [[mortality]] in [[neonates]]:<ref name="pmidhttps://doi.org/10.1016/j.jamcollsurg.2012.12.027">{{cite journal| author=Schmoldt A, Benthe HF, Haberland G| title=Digitoxin metabolism by rat liver microsomes. | journal=Biochem Pharmacol | year= 1975 | volume= 24 | issue= 17 | pages= 1639-41 | pmid=https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jamcollsurg.2012.12.027 | doi= | pmc= | url=https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/entrez/eutils/elink.fcgi?dbfrom=pubmed&tool=sumsearch.org/cite&retmode=ref&cmd=prlinks&id=10  }} </ref><ref name="pmidhttps://doi.org/10.1016/j.athoracsur.2011.02.030">{{cite journal| author=Schmoldt A, Benthe HF, Haberland G| title=Digitoxin metabolism by rat liver microsomes. | journal=Biochem Pharmacol | year= 1975 | volume= 24 | issue= 17 | pages= 1639-41 | pmid=https://doi.org/10.1016/j.athoracsur.2011.02.030 | doi= | pmc= | url=https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/entrez/eutils/elink.fcgi?dbfrom=pubmed&tool=sumsearch.org/cite&retmode=ref&cmd=prlinks&id=10  }} </ref>
* Univentricular heart
** [[Sternal]] approach for MBTS construction
* Complicated surgery([[Cardiopulmonary bypass|CABG]])
** Univentricular [[heart]]
* Weight <3 kg  
** Complicated [[surgery]] ([[Cardiopulmonary bypass|CABG]])
* Pre-op [[ventilation]] support
** [[Weight]] <3 kg
* Pre-op [[acidosis]] and [[shock]]
** Pre-operative [[ventilation]] support
* Use of [[Innominate artery]]-PA shunt
** Pre-operative [[acidosis]] and [[shock]]
* Diagnosis of [[Ebstein's Anomaly of the Tricuspid Valve|Ebstein's Anomaly]]
** Use of [[Innominate artery]]-PA [[shunt]]
** [[Diagnosis]] of [[Ebstein's Anomaly of the Tricuspid Valve|Ebstein's Anomaly]]


== Preparation for BT Shunt ==
== Preparation for BT Shunt ==
To perform a BT [[shunt]] following pre-op preparation is done  
*To perform a BT [[shunt]] following pre-operative preparation is done:
**[[Preoperative assessment|Preoperative]] [[psychological]] [[counseling]] of the [[patient]]
**[[Preoperative assessment|Preoperative]] fasting
**[[Preoperative assessment|Preoperative]] [[Medication|medications]]
*[[Anesthesia]] induction is based on the following [[patient]] and [[surgery]]-related factors:


*[[Preoperative assessment|Preoperative]] psychological counselling of the patient
=== Patient-Related Factors ===
*[[Preoperative assessment|Preoperative]] fasting
* Pre-op [[Medication|medications]]


Anesthesia induction will be based on the following patient and surgical factors
* [[Diagnosis]] of a relative [[Congenital Abnormalities|congenital]] [[cardiac]] [[anomaly]]
 
* [[Age]] of the [[patient]]
=== Patient Related Factors ===
* [[Weight]] <3 kg leads to a high [[Mortality rate|mortality]] and [[morbidity]]
 
* Diagnosis of relative [[Congenital Abnormalities|congenital]] cardiac anomaly
* Age of the patient  
* Weight <3 kg leads to high [[Mortality rate|mortality]] and [[morbidity]]
*[[Premature birth|Premature infants]]
*[[Premature birth|Premature infants]]
* Any non cardiac coexisting congenital anomaly like [[Tracheoesophageal fistula]] , [[cleft lip and palate]] , renal anomalies and skeletal defects.
* Any non-[[cardiac]] coexisting [[congenital anomaly]] such as:
*[[Atlanto-axial joint|Atlantoaxial instability]] or [[subluxation]] in [[down syndrome]] that should be considered when managing airway.
**[[Tracheoesophageal fistula]]
*[[Fatigue]] , [[dyspnea]] on feeding or any other factor showing exercise intolerance
**[[Cleft lip and palate]]
* Use of medications that can lead to increase in operative mortality such as [[Aspirin|aspirin,]] [[warfarin]] , [[Antidepressants|anti-depressants]] , [[Diuretic|diuretics]] ,[[angiotensin converting enzyme (ACE ) inhibitors]], [[antiarrhythmics]]
**[[Renal]] anomalies
* Congenital conditions such as [[subglottic stenosis]] that can lead to difficulty in access for [[intubation]]
**[[Skeletal]] defects
* Optimal right ventricular function
*[[Atlanto-axial joint|Atlantoaxial instability]] or [[subluxation]] in [[Down syndrome]] should be considered while managing the [[airway]].
*[[Fatigue]], and/or [[dyspnea]] on feeding or any other factor showing [[exercise intolerance]].
* Use of [[medications]] that can lead to an increase in operative [[mortality]] such as:
**[[Aspirin|Aspirin]]
**[[Warfarin]]
**[[Antidepressants|Anti-depressants]]
**[[Diuretic|Diuretics]]
**[[Angiotensin converting enzyme inhibitors]] ([[ACEI]])
**[[Antiarrhythmics]]
* [[Congenital]] [[conditions]] such as [[subglottic stenosis]] that can lead to difficulty in gaining access for [[intubation]].
* Optimal [[right ventricular]] function


=== Factors Related to Surgical Procedure ===
=== Factors Related to Surgical Procedure ===


* Complex lesions leads to high in-hospital and overall mortality.  
* Complex [[lesions]] lead to high overall and in-hospital [[mortality]].  
* Duration of surgery  
* Duration of the [[surgery]]
* Cardiovascular anomalies that can lead to complexity of procedure like [[Aortic arch anomalies|aortic arch]] anomaly or presence of [[aberrant subclavian artery]]
* [[Cardiovascular anomalies]] that can lead to complexity of the [[procedure]] such as [[Aortic arch anomalies|aortic arch]] [[anomaly]] or presence of [[aberrant subclavian artery]].
* Injury to [[recurrent laryngeal nerve]] or [[phrenic nerve]] during the procedure
* [[Injury]] to the [[recurrent laryngeal nerve]] or [[phrenic nerve]] during the [[procedure]].
* Nature and approach of cardiac surgery e.g, [[Cardiopulmonary bypass]], [[Median sternotomy|sternotomy]] or [[thoracotomy]]
* Nature and approach of the [[cardiac surgery]] e.g., [[cardiopulmonary bypass]], [[median sternotomy|sternotomy]] or [[thoracotomy]].


=== Approach ===
=== Approach ===


* For right sided modified Blalock-Taussig shunt (mBTS), left lateral position is used and for left sided mBTS right lateral position is used. The approach used is usually [[thoracotomy]].
* Left lateral position is used for the right-sided modified Blalock-Taussig shunt (mBTS), and the right lateral position is used for left-sided mBTS.
* For central shunts [[sternotomy]] is performed.
* The approach used is usually [[thoracotomy]].
* [[Sternotomy]] is performed for the central [[shunts]].


== Complications ==
== Complications ==
* The immediate [[Post operative complications|post-operative complications]] include:<ref name="pmid19040408">{{cite journal| author=Yuan SM, Shinfeld A, Raanani E| title=The Blalock-Taussig shunt. | journal=J Card Surg | year= 2009 | volume= 24 | issue= 2 | pages= 101-8 | pmid=19040408 | doi=10.1111/j.1540-8191.2008.00758.x | pmc= | url=https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/entrez/eutils/elink.fcgi?dbfrom=pubmed&tool=sumsearch.org/cite&retmode=ref&cmd=prlinks&id=19040408  }} </ref>
** Development of [[chylothorax]], [[chylopericardium]] and [[Ascites|chylous ascites]]
**[[Phrenic nerve|Phrenic nerve resection]] leading to [[diaphragmatic paralysis]]
**[[Anemia]]
**[[Congestive heart failure|Congestive heart failure]] resulting from excessive [[blood flow]]
** Modified PTFE [[grafts]] can result in the formation of [[seroma]] or [[shunt]] [[occlusion]] due to [[hyperplasia]] of [[neo-intima]]
**[[Stenosis]] of [[innominate artery]]
**[[Shunt]] [[infection]] resulting in [[sepsis]]


The immediate [[Post operative complications|post-operative complications]] include <ref name="pmid19040408">{{cite journal| author=Yuan SM, Shinfeld A, Raanani E| title=The Blalock-Taussig shunt. | journal=J Card Surg | year= 2009 | volume= 24 | issue= 2 | pages= 101-8 | pmid=19040408 | doi=10.1111/j.1540-8191.2008.00758.x | pmc= | url=https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/entrez/eutils/elink.fcgi?dbfrom=pubmed&tool=sumsearch.org/cite&retmode=ref&cmd=prlinks&id=19040408  }} </ref>
[[File:Unilateral-pulmonary-oedema-blalock-taussig-shunt-in-pulmonary-atresia-with-ventricular-septal-defect-1.jpg|thumb|220px|none| Unilateral pulmonary edema, Blalock-Taussig shunt in pulmonary atresia with a ventricular septal defect. [https://radiopaedia.org/cases/18390 Source: Dr. Charlie Chia-Tsong.]]]
 
* Development of [[chylothorax]], [[chylopericardium]] and [[Ascites|chylous ascites]]
*[[Phrenic nerve|Phrenic nerve resection]] leading to diaphragmatic paralysis
*[[Anemia]]
*[[Congestive heart failure|Congestive Heart failure]] resulting from excessive blood flow
* Modified PTFE grafts can result in formation of [[seroma]] or shunt [[occlusion]] due to [[hyperplasia]] of [[neo-intima]]
*[[Stenosis]] of [[innominate artery]]
*Sunt Infection resulting into sepsis
 
[[File:Unilateral-pulmonary-oedema-blalock-taussig-shunt-in-pulmonary-atresia-with-ventricular-septal-defect-1.jpg|thumb|220px|none| Unilateral pulmonary edema, blalock-taussig shunt in pulmonary atresia with ventricular septal defect. [https://radiopaedia.org/cases/18390 Source: Dr. Charlie Chia-Tsong.]]]


=== Management of Complications ===
=== Management of Complications ===


==== Shunt failure ====
==== Shunt failure ====
It is the most immediate risk during the post-operative period. It can lead to drop in [[oxygen saturation]] secondary due to [[Thrombosis|shunt thrombosis]] or [[kinking]]. Shunt failure is a surgical emergency and should be managed as following :  
* [[Failure]] of the [[shunt]] is the most immediate risk during the post-operative period which can lead to a drop in [[oxygen saturation]] secondary due to [[Thrombosis|shunt thrombosis]] or [[kinking]].
 
* [[Shunt]] [[failure]] is a [[surgical emergency]] and should be managed as follows:  
*[[Anticoagulant|Anticoagulation]] should be started. [[Heparin]] should be instituted promptly. It should be again administered if there is less risk of bleeding usually after 4 hours post-op ( when the drainage of chest shows <3ml/kg/h and aPTT is <60s. [[Heparin-induced thrombocytopenia|Heparin induced thrombocytopenia]] can occur and should be managed accordingly.
**[[Anticoagulant|Anticoagulation]] should be started promptly with [[heparin]]. It should be administered again if there is less risk of [[bleeding]] usually 4 hours post-op (when the drainage of the [[chest]] shows <3ml/kg/h and aPTT is <60s). [[Heparin-induced thrombocytopenia|Heparin induced thrombocytopenia]] can occur and should be managed accordingly.
* Patient is put on [[aspirin]] which is usually started at 3-5 mg/kg (max. dose 75mg ) OD.
** [[Patient]] is put on [[aspirin]] which is usually started at 3-5 mg/kg (max. dose 75mg) OD.
*[[Heparin]] should be continued until there is second dose of [[aspirin]].
**[[Heparin]] should be continued until there is a second [[dose]] of [[aspirin]].


==== Blockage of BT shunt ====
==== Blockage of BT shunt ====


* Blockage or shunt [[thrombosis]] is another surgical emergency.
* [[Blockage]] or [[shunt]] [[thrombosis]] is another [[surgical emergency]] with a reported [[incidence]] of 12%.
* It's [[incidence]] has reported around 12%.  
* If there's any recent onset [[Murmurs|murmur]] or a significant drop in [[oxygen saturation]], it must be investigated.
* Any  recent onset [[Murmurs|murmur]] or significant drop in [[oxygen saturation]] must be investigated.  
* Operative management is usually required and the [[shunt]] is usually repaired or replaced if necessary.
* Operative management is usually required and the shunt is usually repaired or replaced if necessary.


=== High pulmonary blood flow ===
=== High pulmonary blood flow ===


* The appropriate size of BT shunt is very important to prevent the long term complications regarding to high [[pulmonary]] blood flow or high oxygen saturation.
* The appropriate size of BT [[shunt]] is very important to prevent the long term [[complications]] regarding high [[pulmonary]] [[blood flow]] or high [[oxygen saturation]].
* [[Chest X-ray|Chest X Ray]] usually shows edematous lungs with low mixed venous saturation, rising [[lactate]] levels or signs of [[right heart failure]], [[Diastolic pressure|systemic diastolic pressure]] may be low, persistent [[metabolic acidosis]] leading to "pink patient" and [[Pulmonary hemorrhage|pulmonary hemorrhage.]]   
* [[Chest X-ray|Chest X Ray]] usually shows [[edematous]] [[lungs]] with low mixed [[venous saturation]], rising [[lactate]] levels or signs of [[right heart failure]], [[Diastolic pressure|systemic diastolic pressure]] may be low, persistent [[metabolic acidosis]] leading to "pink [[patient]]" and [[Pulmonary hemorrhage|pulmonary hemorrhage]].  


===== Causes =====
===== Causes =====


* High [[FiO2]]
*High [[FiO2]]
*[[PDA]] still open leading to excessive blood delivery to lungs
*[[PDA]] still open leading to excessive [[blood]] delivery to the [[lungs]]
* Large shunt diameter  
*Large [[shunt]] [[diameter]]


===== Treatment =====
===== Treatment =====
Following treatment is instituted:  
Following treatment is instituted:  
 
* For mild to moderate [[symptoms]], [[fluid resuscitation]] and [[diuretics]] are given. Permissive [[hypercapnia]] and lowering of [[FiO2]] is done.
* For mild to moderate symptoms fluid resuscitation and [[diuretics]] is given. Permissive [[hypercapnia]] and lowering of [[FiO2]] is done.
* For severe [[symptoms]], [[systemic vascular resistance]] and [[pulmonary vascular resistance]] is adjusted.
* For severe symptoms [[systemic vascular resistance]] and [[pulmonary vascular resistance]] is adjusted.
* Cases refractory to [[medical]] management are usually treated with a [[surgical]] approach that involves [[pulmonary artery]] banding or clamping.
* Refractory to medical management cases are usually treated with surgical approach which involves [[pulmonary artery]] band or clamping.


== Prognosis ==
== Prognosis ==
 
*Modified Blalock-Taussig shunt has a superior [[Prognosis|prognostic]] value over classic Blalock-Taussig Shunts. Following [[prognostic]] factors are compared between the two [[procedures]] in multiple studies:<ref name="pmid9855103">{{cite journal| author=Al Jubair KA, Al Fagih MR, Al Jarallah AS, Al Yousef S, Ali Khan MA, Ashmeg A | display-authors=etal| title=Results of 546 Blalock-Taussig shunts performed in 478 patients. | journal=Cardiol Young | year= 1998 | volume= 8 | issue= 4 | pages= 486-90 | pmid=9855103 | doi=10.1017/s1047951100007150 | pmc= | url=https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/entrez/eutils/elink.fcgi?dbfrom=pubmed&tool=sumsearch.org/cite&retmode=ref&cmd=prlinks&id=9855103  }} </ref><ref name="pmid16337132">{{cite journal| author=Kim HK, Kim WH, Kim SC, Lim C, Lee CH, Kim SJ| title=Surgical strategy for pulmonary coarctation in the univentricular heart. | journal=Eur J Cardiothorac Surg | year= 2006 | volume= 29 | issue= 1 | pages= 100-4 | pmid=16337132 | doi=10.1016/j.ejcts.2005.10.032 | pmc= | url=https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/entrez/eutils/elink.fcgi?dbfrom=pubmed&tool=sumsearch.org/cite&retmode=ref&cmd=prlinks&id=16337132  }} </ref><ref name="pmid3968910">{{cite journal| author=Karpawich PP, Bush CP, Antillon JR, Amato JJ, Marbey ML, Agarwal KC| title=Modified Blalock-Taussig shunt in infants and young children. Clinical and catheterization assessment. | journal=J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg | year= 1985 | volume= 89 | issue= 2 | pages= 275-9 | pmid=3968910 | doi= | pmc= | url=https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/entrez/eutils/elink.fcgi?dbfrom=pubmed&tool=sumsearch.org/cite&retmode=ref&cmd=prlinks&id=3968910  }} </ref><ref name="pmid10707705">{{cite journal| author=Kulkarni H, Rajani R, Dalvi B, Gupta KG, Vora A, Kelkar P| title=Effect of Blalock Taussig shunt on clinical parameters, left ventricular function and pulmonary arteries. | journal=J Postgrad Med | year= 1995 | volume= 41 | issue= 2 | pages= 34-6 | pmid=10707705 | doi= | pmc= | url=https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/entrez/eutils/elink.fcgi?dbfrom=pubmed&tool=sumsearch.org/cite&retmode=ref&cmd=prlinks&id=10707705  }} </ref><ref name="pmid2441893">{{cite journal| author=Bove EL, Kohman L, Sereika S, Byrum CJ, Kavey RE, Blackman MS | display-authors=etal| title=The modified Blalock-Taussig shunt: analysis of adequacy and duration of palliation. | journal=Circulation | year= 1987 | volume= 76 | issue= 3 Pt 2 | pages= III19-23 | pmid=2441893 | doi= | pmc= | url=https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/entrez/eutils/elink.fcgi?dbfrom=pubmed&tool=sumsearch.org/cite&retmode=ref&cmd=prlinks&id=2441893  }} </ref><ref name="pmid3675059">{{cite journal| author=Ullom RL, Sade RM, Crawford FA, Ross BA, Spinale F| title=The Blalock-Taussig shunt in infants: standard versus modified. | journal=Ann Thorac Surg | year= 1987 | volume= 44 | issue= 5 | pages= 539-43 | pmid=3675059 | doi=10.1016/s0003-4975(10)62119-4 | pmc= | url=https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/entrez/eutils/elink.fcgi?dbfrom=pubmed&tool=sumsearch.org/cite&retmode=ref&cmd=prlinks&id=3675059  }} </ref>
* Modified Blalock-Taussig Shunt has superior [[Prognosis|prognostic]] value over classic Blalock-Taussig Shunts. Following prognostic factors are compared between the two procedures in multiple studies. <ref name="pmid9855103">{{cite journal| author=Al Jubair KA, Al Fagih MR, Al Jarallah AS, Al Yousef S, Ali Khan MA, Ashmeg A | display-authors=etal| title=Results of 546 Blalock-Taussig shunts performed in 478 patients. | journal=Cardiol Young | year= 1998 | volume= 8 | issue= 4 | pages= 486-90 | pmid=9855103 | doi=10.1017/s1047951100007150 | pmc= | url=https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/entrez/eutils/elink.fcgi?dbfrom=pubmed&tool=sumsearch.org/cite&retmode=ref&cmd=prlinks&id=9855103  }} </ref><ref name="pmid16337132">{{cite journal| author=Kim HK, Kim WH, Kim SC, Lim C, Lee CH, Kim SJ| title=Surgical strategy for pulmonary coarctation in the univentricular heart. | journal=Eur J Cardiothorac Surg | year= 2006 | volume= 29 | issue= 1 | pages= 100-4 | pmid=16337132 | doi=10.1016/j.ejcts.2005.10.032 | pmc= | url=https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/entrez/eutils/elink.fcgi?dbfrom=pubmed&tool=sumsearch.org/cite&retmode=ref&cmd=prlinks&id=16337132  }} </ref><ref name="pmid3968910">{{cite journal| author=Karpawich PP, Bush CP, Antillon JR, Amato JJ, Marbey ML, Agarwal KC| title=Modified Blalock-Taussig shunt in infants and young children. Clinical and catheterization assessment. | journal=J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg | year= 1985 | volume= 89 | issue= 2 | pages= 275-9 | pmid=3968910 | doi= | pmc= | url=https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/entrez/eutils/elink.fcgi?dbfrom=pubmed&tool=sumsearch.org/cite&retmode=ref&cmd=prlinks&id=3968910  }} </ref><ref name="pmid10707705">{{cite journal| author=Kulkarni H, Rajani R, Dalvi B, Gupta KG, Vora A, Kelkar P| title=Effect of Blalock Taussig shunt on clinical parameters, left ventricular function and pulmonary arteries. | journal=J Postgrad Med | year= 1995 | volume= 41 | issue= 2 | pages= 34-6 | pmid=10707705 | doi= | pmc= | url=https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/entrez/eutils/elink.fcgi?dbfrom=pubmed&tool=sumsearch.org/cite&retmode=ref&cmd=prlinks&id=10707705  }} </ref><ref name="pmid2441893">{{cite journal| author=Bove EL, Kohman L, Sereika S, Byrum CJ, Kavey RE, Blackman MS | display-authors=etal| title=The modified Blalock-Taussig shunt: analysis of adequacy and duration of palliation. | journal=Circulation | year= 1987 | volume= 76 | issue= 3 Pt 2 | pages= III19-23 | pmid=2441893 | doi= | pmc= | url=https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/entrez/eutils/elink.fcgi?dbfrom=pubmed&tool=sumsearch.org/cite&retmode=ref&cmd=prlinks&id=2441893  }} </ref><ref name="pmid3675059">{{cite journal| author=Ullom RL, Sade RM, Crawford FA, Ross BA, Spinale F| title=The Blalock-Taussig shunt in infants: standard versus modified. | journal=Ann Thorac Surg | year= 1987 | volume= 44 | issue= 5 | pages= 539-43 | pmid=3675059 | doi=10.1016/s0003-4975(10)62119-4 | pmc= | url=https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/entrez/eutils/elink.fcgi?dbfrom=pubmed&tool=sumsearch.org/cite&retmode=ref&cmd=prlinks&id=3675059  }} </ref>
** The increase in [[Oxygen saturation|saturation of oxygen]] is greater in the modified [[shunt]] as compared to the classic [[shunt]].
 
** Modified [[shunt]] has an 88.8% patency rate in 3-5 years. Whereas for the classic [[shunt]], the patency rate is 90% in the first year, 62% in two years, and 78.0% in 3 years.
** Rise in [[Oxygen saturation|saturation of oxygen]] is greater in modified than in classic shunt
** The risk of early [[shunt]] [[failure]] is 20.8% in modified and 51.7% in the classic [[shunt]].
** Shunt patency is 88.8 % in modified for 3-5 years versus 90 % in first year, 62 % in two years and 78.0 % in 3 years for classic shunt.
** Post-shunt increase in [[Pulmonary artery|pulmonary arterial index]] (mm2/m2) is 158 +/- 21 versus 117 +/- 52 in classic Blalock-Taussig shunt.
** The risk of early shunt faliure is 20.8 % in modified and 51.7% in classic shunt.
** Post-shunt increase in [[Pulmonary artery|pulmonary arterial index]] (mm2/m2) is 158 +/- 21 versus 117 +/- 52 in classic Blalock-Taussig shunt. <br />


[[File:Blalock-taussig-shunt-annotated-image.png|thumb|202px|none|Blalock-taussig shunt annotated image, [https://radiopaedia.org/cases/41040 Source: Dr. Vincent Tatco.]]]
[[File:Blalock-taussig-shunt-annotated-image.png|thumb|202px|none|Blalock-taussig shunt annotated image, [https://radiopaedia.org/cases/41040 Source: Dr. Vincent Tatco.]]]
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=== Central Shunt ===
=== Central Shunt ===


* Central shunt is made by making a [[anastomosis]] between [[ascending aorta]] and main [[Pulmonary artery|pulmonary artery.]]
* Central [[shunt]] is made by creating an [[anastomosis]] between [[ascending aorta]] and main [[Pulmonary artery|pulmonary artery]].
* A short PTFE conduit for this purpose is used.  
* A short PTFE conduit for this purpose is used.  
* It is also known as Mee's shunt. <ref name="Eghtesady 2015 pp. 293–305">{{cite journal | last=Eghtesady | first=Pirooz | title=Potts Shunt for Children With Severe Pulmonary Hypertension | journal=Operative Techniques in Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery | publisher=Elsevier BV | volume=20 | issue=3 | year=2015 | issn=1522-2942 | doi=10.1053/j.optechstcvs.2016.02.003 | pages=293–305}}</ref>
* It is also known as Mee's [[shunt]]. <ref name="Eghtesady 2015 pp. 293–305">{{cite journal | last=Eghtesady | first=Pirooz | title=Potts Shunt for Children With Severe Pulmonary Hypertension | journal=Operative Techniques in Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery | publisher=Elsevier BV | volume=20 | issue=3 | year=2015 | issn=1522-2942 | doi=10.1053/j.optechstcvs.2016.02.003 | pages=293–305}}</ref>
* [[Internal mammary artery]] is used for this purpose and to create a systemic to pulmonary conduit after there has been failure of previously used BT shunt.  
* [[Internal mammary artery]] is used for this purpose and to create a [[systemic]] to [[pulmonary]] conduit after there has been a [[failure]] of previously used BT [[shunt]].  
* It leads to adaptation of growth and flow and reduces the risk for graft infection.
* It leads to adaptation of [[growth]], and flow, and it also reduces the risk for [[graft]] [[infection]].
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|Can be done in small [[children]] with small [[vessels]]
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=== Potts shunt ===
=== Potts shunt ===
 
* Potts [[shunt]] can be used as an alternative to the classic BT [[shunt]].
* It can be used as an alternative to Classic BT shunt.
* To avoid the consequences of [[right heart failure]], it has been used as an alternative to offload the [[right ventricle]].
* To avoid the consequences of [[right heart failure]], it has been used as an alternative to offload the right ventricle.
* This improves the [[cardiac output]] but the [[oxygen saturation]] is lowered and there is decreased [[oxygen]] delivery to lower [[extremities]].
* This improves the cardiac output but the oxygen saturation is lowered and there is decreased oxygen delivery to lower extremities.
* Potts [[shunt]] includes a connection that is made between [[descending aorta]] and [[left pulmonary artery]].<ref name="Yuan Jing 2009 pp. 549–557">{{cite journal | last=Yuan | first=Shi-Min | last2=Jing | first2=Hua | title=Palliative procedures for congenital heart defects | journal=Archives of Cardiovascular Diseases | publisher=Elsevier BV | volume=102 | issue=6-7 | year=2009 | issn=1875-2136 | doi=10.1016/j.acvd.2009.04.011 | pages=549–557}}</ref>
* Pott's shunt includes a connection that is made between [[descending aorta]] and [[left pulmonary artery]].<ref name="Yuan Jing 2009 pp. 549–557">{{cite journal | last=Yuan | first=Shi-Min | last2=Jing | first2=Hua | title=Palliative procedures for congenital heart defects | journal=Archives of Cardiovascular Diseases | publisher=Elsevier BV | volume=102 | issue=6-7 | year=2009 | issn=1875-2136 | doi=10.1016/j.acvd.2009.04.011 | pages=549–557}}</ref>


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|[[Subclavian artery]] is used hence large diameter so surgery can be easily performed
|[[Subclavian artery]] is used which has a large [[diameter]] hence, it is easy to perform [[surgery]].
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|Increased [[incidence]] of [[pulmonary hypertension]]
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=== '''Waterston shunt''' ===
=== '''Waterston shunt''' ===
* It is made by connecting the [[ascending aorta]] and [[right pulmonary artery]].   
* It is made by connecting the [[ascending aorta]] and [[right pulmonary artery]].   
* It has not been clinically performed now due to increased risk of [[congestive heart failure]], [[pulmonary hypertension]] and kinking of pulmonary artery.  
* It has not been clinically performed now due to increased risk of [[congestive heart failure]], [[pulmonary hypertension]], and kinking of the [[pulmonary artery]].


=== Cooley Shunt ===
=== Cooley Shunt ===


* It is an [[Anastomosis|intrapericardial anastomosis]] between ascending aorta and the right pulmonary artery.   
* It is an [[Anastomosis|intrapericardial anastomosis]] between [[ascending aorta]] and the right [[pulmonary artery]].   
* Right anterolateral [[thoracotomy]] approach is used.  
* Right anterolateral [[thoracotomy]] approach is used.  
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|Use of right anterolateral [[incision]] for all approaches - [[Mediastinal|Mediastinal dissection]] is avoided
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|Improper size of the [[shunt]] can lead to [[right heart failure]] and [[pulmonary congestion]]
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|Total repair can be done after this [[shunt]] in future  
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==References==
==References==
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{{Reflist|2}}
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Blalock-Taussig shunt Microchapters

Overview

Historical Perspective

Classification

Goals of BT shunt

Indications

Risk Factors

Preparation for BT Shunt

Complications

Prognosis

Alternative Shunts

Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]; Associate Editor-In-Chief: Usman Ali Akbar, M.B.B.S.[2]

Synonyms and keywords: Blalock Taussig Procedure, Procedure, Blalock-Taussig, Subclavian Pulmonary Artery Shunt, Blue Baby Operations, Modified Blalock-Taussig Procedure

Overview

The Blalock-Taussig shunt is a palliative surgical procedure for cyanotic heart defects. This procedure is used to deviate blood flow to the lungs from systemic circulation to relieve cyanosis while a definitive corrective surgery can be performed at a later time. A connection is usually made between the subclavian artery and pulmonary artery. Usually, two types of shunts are used: classic or original Blalock-Taussig shunt and modified Blalock Taussig shunt. The classic/original BT shunt has been modified into modified Blalock-Taussig Shunt (mBTS). In this modified procedure, a graft from an innominate artery or subclavian artery is placed to the corresponding pulmonary artery. This type of BT shunt has superior prognostic value over the classical shunt leading to a greater rate of shunt patency in 3-5 years as compared to the classic or original BT Shunt.

Historical Perspective

Classic or Original Shunt

Original Blalock-Taussig shunt diagram. Source: Dr. Laurent Bilodeau.

Modified Blalock-Taussig Shunt

Modified Blalock-Taussig shunt diagram. Source: Dr. Laurent Bilodeau.

Classification

Classic/Original Blalock-Taussig Shunt

Classic/Original Blalock-Taussig Shunt
Advantages Disadvantages
The relative diameter of subclavian artery prevents excessive blood flow to lungs Thrombosis of shunt due to less diameter
Easily reversible Risk of dissection
Increased rate of anastomosis growth Subclavian artery is lost during the procedure

Modified Blalock Taussig Shunt

Modified Blalock Taussig Shunt
Advantages Disadvantages
It can be done on the same side of the aortic arch Thrombosis
More patency than Classic BT shunt i.e >90 % at 2 years Pseudoaneurysm
Pulmonary artery is less distorted Chylothorax, Chylopericardium, chylous ascites

Goals of BT shunt

Indications

Risk Factors

Preparation for BT Shunt

Patient-Related Factors

Factors Related to Surgical Procedure

Approach

  • Left lateral position is used for the right-sided modified Blalock-Taussig shunt (mBTS), and the right lateral position is used for left-sided mBTS.
  • The approach used is usually thoracotomy.
  • Sternotomy is performed for the central shunts.

Complications

Unilateral pulmonary edema, Blalock-Taussig shunt in pulmonary atresia with a ventricular septal defect. Source: Dr. Charlie Chia-Tsong.

Management of Complications

Shunt failure

Blockage of BT shunt

High pulmonary blood flow

Causes
Treatment

Following treatment is instituted:

Prognosis

  • Modified Blalock-Taussig shunt has a superior prognostic value over classic Blalock-Taussig Shunts. Following prognostic factors are compared between the two procedures in multiple studies:[7][8][9][10][11][12]
    • The increase in saturation of oxygen is greater in the modified shunt as compared to the classic shunt.
    • Modified shunt has an 88.8% patency rate in 3-5 years. Whereas for the classic shunt, the patency rate is 90% in the first year, 62% in two years, and 78.0% in 3 years.
    • The risk of early shunt failure is 20.8% in modified and 51.7% in the classic shunt.
    • Post-shunt increase in pulmonary arterial index (mm2/m2) is 158 +/- 21 versus 117 +/- 52 in classic Blalock-Taussig shunt.
Blalock-taussig shunt annotated image, Source: Dr. Vincent Tatco.

Alternative Shunts

Central Shunt

Advantages Disadvantages
Can be done in small children with small vessels Can not be performed in patients without patent ductus arteriosus
Distortion of pulmonary vessels is avoided Entry into pericardium
Equal blood flow is provided to both lungs
Low chance of occlusion rate
Subclavian steal syndrome is usually avoided

Potts shunt

Advantages Disadvantages
Subclavian artery is used which has a large diameter hence, it is easy to perform surgery. Increased incidence of pulmonary hypertension
Lower chance of occlusion than CBTS and mBTS Increased blood flow to one lung while there is kinking of pulmonary artery
Increased risk of congestive heart failure [15]

Waterston shunt

Cooley Shunt

Advantages Disadvantages
Use of right anterolateral incision for all approaches - Mediastinal dissection is avoided Improper size of the shunt can lead to right heart failure and pulmonary congestion
Total repair can be done after this shunt in future Risk of intracardiac adhesions
Complexity of the procedure

References

  1. ↑ https://www.upenn.edu/pennpress/book/1904.html
  2. ↑ KLINNER W, PASINI M, SCHAUDIG A (1962). "[Anastomosis between systemic and pulmonary arteries with the aid of plastic prostheses in cyanotic heart diseases]". Thoraxchirurgie. 10: 68–75. doi:10.1055/s-0028-1096482. PMID 14457041.
  3. ↑ 3.0 3.1 Yuan SM, Shinfeld A, Raanani E (2009). "The Blalock-Taussig shunt". J Card Surg. 24 (2): 101–8. doi:10.1111/j.1540-8191.2008.00758.x. PMID 19040408.
  4. ↑ 4.0 4.1 4.2 Kiran U, Aggarwal S, Choudhary A, Uma B, Kapoor PM (2017). "The blalock and taussig shunt revisited". Ann Card Anaesth. 20 (3): 323–330. doi:10.4103/aca.ACA_80_17. PMC 5535574. PMID 28701598.
  5. ↑ Schmoldt A, Benthe HF, Haberland G (1975). "Digitoxin metabolism by rat liver microsomes". Biochem Pharmacol. 24 (17): 1639–41. PMID https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jamcollsurg.2012.12.027 Check |pmid= value (help).
  6. ↑ Schmoldt A, Benthe HF, Haberland G (1975). "Digitoxin metabolism by rat liver microsomes". Biochem Pharmacol. 24 (17): 1639–41. PMID https://doi.org/10.1016/j.athoracsur.2011.02.030 Check |pmid= value (help).
  7. ↑ Al Jubair KA, Al Fagih MR, Al Jarallah AS, Al Yousef S, Ali Khan MA, Ashmeg A; et al. (1998). "Results of 546 Blalock-Taussig shunts performed in 478 patients". Cardiol Young. 8 (4): 486–90. doi:10.1017/s1047951100007150. PMID 9855103.
  8. ↑ Kim HK, Kim WH, Kim SC, Lim C, Lee CH, Kim SJ (2006). "Surgical strategy for pulmonary coarctation in the univentricular heart". Eur J Cardiothorac Surg. 29 (1): 100–4. doi:10.1016/j.ejcts.2005.10.032. PMID 16337132.
  9. ↑ Karpawich PP, Bush CP, Antillon JR, Amato JJ, Marbey ML, Agarwal KC (1985). "Modified Blalock-Taussig shunt in infants and young children. Clinical and catheterization assessment". J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 89 (2): 275–9. PMID 3968910.
  10. ↑ Kulkarni H, Rajani R, Dalvi B, Gupta KG, Vora A, Kelkar P (1995). "Effect of Blalock Taussig shunt on clinical parameters, left ventricular function and pulmonary arteries". J Postgrad Med. 41 (2): 34–6. PMID 10707705.
  11. ↑ Bove EL, Kohman L, Sereika S, Byrum CJ, Kavey RE, Blackman MS; et al. (1987). "The modified Blalock-Taussig shunt: analysis of adequacy and duration of palliation". Circulation. 76 (3 Pt 2): III19–23. PMID 2441893.
  12. ↑ Ullom RL, Sade RM, Crawford FA, Ross BA, Spinale F (1987). "The Blalock-Taussig shunt in infants: standard versus modified". Ann Thorac Surg. 44 (5): 539–43. doi:10.1016/s0003-4975(10)62119-4. PMID 3675059.
  13. ↑ Eghtesady, Pirooz (2015). "Potts Shunt for Children With Severe Pulmonary Hypertension". Operative Techniques in Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery. Elsevier BV. 20 (3): 293–305. doi:10.1053/j.optechstcvs.2016.02.003. ISSN 1522-2942.
  14. ↑ Yuan, Shi-Min; Jing, Hua (2009). "Palliative procedures for congenital heart defects". Archives of Cardiovascular Diseases. Elsevier BV. 102 (6–7): 549–557. doi:10.1016/j.acvd.2009.04.011. ISSN 1875-2136.
  15. ↑ TRUCCONE, NESTOR J.; BOWMAN, FREDERICK O.; MALM, JAMES R.; GERSONY, WELTON M. (1974). "Systemic-Pulmonary Arterial Shunts in the First Year of Life". Circulation. Ovid Technologies (Wolters Kluwer Health). 49 (3): 508–511. doi:10.1161/01.cir.49.3.508. ISSN 0009-7322.
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