Blalock-Taussig shunt to a pulmonary vein: An unusual surgical complication

1980 ◽  
Vol 3 (1) ◽  
pp. 9-11
Author(s):  
Shao-Ru Cho ◽  
Jaime Tisnado ◽  
Michael C. Beachley ◽  
Richard R. Lower
Keyword(s):  
Pulmonary Vein ◽  
Surgical Complication ◽  
Blalock Taussig Shunt

Seroma formation after modified Blalock–Taussig shunt which caused shock due to pulmonary vein compression

2020 ◽  
Vol 30 (10) ◽  
pp. 1496-1497
Author(s):  
Hiroyuki Kuroda ◽  
Tatsunori Hokosaki ◽  
Daisuke Machida
Keyword(s):  
Left Atrium ◽  
Pulmonary Vein ◽  
Rare Case ◽  
Rare Complication ◽  
Seroma Formation ◽  
Posterior Aspect ◽  
Blalock Taussig Shunt

AbstractSeroma formation is a relatively rare complication seen after a modified Blalock–Taussig shunt. Herein, we report a rare case of seroma formation on the posterior aspect of the left atrium without it touching the graft, and presenting with shock, due to pulmonary vein compression.

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