An alternative approach to the closure of the Blalock-Taussig anastomosis at open-heart surgery.
Dissection for closure of a Blalock-Taussig shunt can occasionally be difficult or hazardous at the time of corrective operation. The technique traditionally used for closure of a Potts anastomosis, in which profound hypothermia and circulatory arrest are used, has been applied successfully in 11 operations for control of 12 Blalock-Taussig anastomoses. The technique is described.
D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D006348:Cardiac Surgical Procedures / Q000379:methods*; D002648:Child; D006324:Heart Arrest, Induced; D006330:Heart Defects, Congenital / Q000601:surgery; D006801:Humans; D007036:Hypothermia, Induced