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[Systemic-to-pulmonary artery shunt using the internal thoracic artery]
K Takahashi1, S Odagiri, K Nagao
1Department of Cardiovascular Surgery, Aomori Rhousai Hospital, Hachinohe, Japan.
Insights
Systemic-to-pulmonary artery shunts can palliate cyanotic congenital heart disease. Using the internal thoracic artery for shunts offers advantages in select pediatric cases, presenting a viable alternative for older children needing this procedure.
Area of Science:
- Pediatric Cardiology
- Congenital Heart Surgery
- Vascular Surgery
Background:
- Cyanotic congenital heart disease (CCHD) often requires surgical palliation.
- Systemic-to-pulmonary artery shunts are a common palliative strategy for CCHD.
- Alternative shunt techniques are continuously explored to improve outcomes.
Abstract:
Systemic-to-pulmonary artery shunts may be useful for palliation of cyanotic congenital heart disease. We report the two cases of a 2-year-girl and a 5-year-girl in whom the internal thoracic artery was used to create a systemic-to-pulmonary artery shunt. This technic may have distinct advantages in selected cases and should be considered as an alternative during investigation of the older child who requires a systemic-to-pulmonary shunt.