The modified polytetrafluoroethylene Blalock-Taussig shunt: case report of an unusual complication.
A case of excessive serous leak through a modified polytetrafluoroethylene Blalock-Taussig shunt is presented. This relatively rare complication was treated successfully with fibrin glue and collagen fleece.
Noyez
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Department of Cardiovascular Surgery, University Hospital Gasthuisberg, Leuven, Belgium.
Daenen
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D001807:Blood Vessel Prosthesis; D006801:Humans; D007223:Infant; D008297:Male; D010996:Pleural Effusion / Q000209:etiology*; D011138:Polytetrafluoroethylene; D011183:Postoperative Complications / Q000209:etiology*; D011475:Prosthesis Failure; D014261:Tricuspid Valve / Q000601:surgery; D014264:Tricuspid Valve Stenosis / Q000601:surgery
D011138:Polytetrafluoroethylene