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A New Murine Model of Endovascular Aortic Aneurysm Repair
Published on: July 7, 2013
Transcatheter recanalization and stenting of a complete modified Blalock-Taussig-Thomas shunt obstruction
Mario Giordano1, Gianpiero Gaio1, Raffaella Marzullo1
1Paediatric Cardiology Department, University of Campania Luigi Vanvitelli, Monaldi Hospital, Naples, Italy.
Abstract:
The modified Blalock-Taussig-Thomas shunt (mBTT shunt) is an effective palliation for cyanotic congenital heart diseases. However, a late obstruction of the mBTT shunt may present as a life-threatening complication. In this setting, a redo-surgery or a transcatheter recanalization is necessary to restore adequate pulmonary blood flow. We report three cases of transcatheter recanalization and stenting of a completely obstructed mBTT shunt, highlighting the tips and tricks of the percutaneous approach.

