Cyanoacrylate adhesive coating for the treatment of serous leaks from modified Blalock-Taussig Gore-Tex shunts.
Serous leakage and intrathoracic collections from expanded polytetrafluoroethylene (ePTFE) conduits used for modified Blalock-Taussig shunts are an uncommon but challenging clinical problem. We describe a simple technique using an externally applied cyanoacrylate adhesive with an ePTFE wrap leading to rapid and safe resolution without contamination of the mediastinum and facilitating later reoperation.
Davies
Ben
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Cardiac Surgical Unit, Royal Children's Hospital, Parkville, VIC, Australia. ben.davies@mcri.edu.au
d'Udekem
Yves
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Brizard
Christian P
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D000287:Administration, Topical; D001672:Biocompatible Materials / Q000009:adverse effects*; D013504:Cardiovascular Surgical Procedures / Q000009:adverse effects / Q000295:instrumentation; D002648:Child; D003487:Cyanoacrylates / Q000008:administration & dosage*; D006330:Heart Defects, Congenital / Q000601:surgery; D006801:Humans; D011138:Polytetrafluoroethylene / Q000009:adverse effects*; D011651:Pulmonary Artery; D012086:Reoperation; D049291:Seroma / Q000209:etiology / Q000517:prevention & control / Q000628:therapy*; D044967:Serum; D014014:Tissue Adhesives / Q000008:administration & dosage*
D001672:Biocompatible Materials; D003487:Cyanoacrylates; D014014:Tissue Adhesives; D011138:Polytetrafluoroethylene