Patency of Blalock-Taussig shunt assessed by Doppler colour flow imaging

Int J Cardiol. 1992 Aug;36(2):230-1. doi: 10.1016/0167-5273(92)90012-r.

Abstract

A neonate with pulmonary atresia and intact ventricular septum underwent a modified right sided Blalock-Taussig shunt. Following the procedure, the patient developed a right sided haemothorax, which required drainage. A murmur was not audible subsequently. Echocardiography with colour flow imaging enabled identification of patency of the right sided shunt. It was then possible to discontinue intravenous prostaglandin medication.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Blood Vessel Prosthesis*
  • Ductus Arteriosus, Patent / complications
  • Ductus Arteriosus, Patent / surgery
  • Echocardiography, Doppler*
  • Humans
  • Hypertension, Pulmonary / etiology
  • Infant, Newborn
  • Infusions, Intravenous
  • Polytetrafluoroethylene
  • Prostaglandins / administration & dosage
  • Pulmonary Artery / abnormalities
  • Pulmonary Artery / surgery*
  • Subclavian Artery / surgery*

Substances

  • Prostaglandins
  • Polytetrafluoroethylene