Diagnosis of infected modified Blalock-Taussig shunt by computed tomography.
Accurate localization of infection after pediatric cardiac operation is essential for correct decisions regarding treatment. We report a case of infection and endocarditis of a Blalock-Taussig shunt. Localization by computed tomography led to successful surgical intervention.
Turner
S W
SW
Department of Paediatric Cardiology, Freeman Hospital, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, England.
Wyllie
J P
JP
Hamilton
J R
JR
Bain
H H
HH
D016470:Bacteremia / Q000209:etiology; D004697:Endocarditis, Bacterial / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging* / Q000382:microbiology; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007223:Infant; D011008:Pneumococcal Infections / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging*; D011651:Pulmonary Artery / Q000601:surgery; D013348:Subclavian Artery / Q000601:surgery; D013530:Surgical Wound Infection / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging* / Q000382:microbiology; D013771:Tetralogy of Fallot / Q000601:surgery*; D014057:Tomography, X-Ray Computed