The modified Blalock-Taussig-Thomas shunt (mBTT shunt) is an effective palliation for cyanotic congenital heart diseases. However, a late obstruction of the mBTT shunt may present as a life-threatening complication. In this setting, a redo-surgery or a transcatheter recanalization is necessary to restore adequate pulmonary blood flow. We report three cases of transcatheter recanalization and stenting of a completely obstructed mBTT shunt, highlighting the tips and tricks of the percutaneous approach.
Transcatheter recanalization and stenting of a complete modified Blalock-Taussig-Thomas shunt obstruction
Russo, Maria Giovanna
2024
Abstract
The modified Blalock-Taussig-Thomas shunt (mBTT shunt) is an effective palliation for cyanotic congenital heart diseases. However, a late obstruction of the mBTT shunt may present as a life-threatening complication. In this setting, a redo-surgery or a transcatheter recanalization is necessary to restore adequate pulmonary blood flow. We report three cases of transcatheter recanalization and stenting of a completely obstructed mBTT shunt, highlighting the tips and tricks of the percutaneous approach.File in questo prodotto:
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