Abstract:2. New technique in surgical procedure 2.1 Blalock-Taussig shunt in neonates using the brachiocephalic trunk (innominate artery) to ensure long patency Placement of a Blalock-Taussig (BT) shunt is a "closed-heart" procedure performed as a first stage to correct Tetralogy of Fallot or others cyanotic congenital heart diseases. Placement of www.intechopen.com Contemporary Pediatrics 202 a shunt is usually a temporary measure designed to alleviate symptoms until such time that the patient is in better condition t… Show more
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