Effect of Shunt Type on Echocardiographic Indices After Initial Palliations for Hypoplastic Left Heart Syndrome: Blalock-Taussig Shunt Versus Right Ventricle-Pulmonary Artery Conduit

2007 ◽  
Vol 20 (12) ◽  
pp. 1364-1373 ◽  
Author(s):  
Peter C. Frommelt ◽  
David C. Sheridan ◽  
Kathy A. Mussatto ◽  
George M. Hoffman ◽  
Nancy S. Ghanayem ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Pulmonary Artery ◽  
Right Ventricle ◽  
Hypoplastic Left Heart Syndrome ◽  
Left Heart ◽  
Hypoplastic Left Heart ◽  
Left Heart Syndrome ◽  
Artery Conduit ◽  
Blalock Taussig Shunt

Norwood Procedure for Palliation of Hypoplastic Left Heart Syndrome: Right Ventricle to Pulmonary Artery Conduit vs Modified Blalock-Taussig Shunt

2016 ◽  
Vol 36 (6) ◽  
pp. 42-51 ◽  
Author(s):  
Dorothy M. Beke
Keyword(s):  
Pulmonary Artery ◽  
Right Ventricle ◽  
Hypoplastic Left Heart Syndrome ◽  
Stage I ◽  
Left Heart ◽  
Norwood Operation ◽  
Hypoplastic Left Heart ◽  
Left Heart Syndrome ◽  
Artery Conduit ◽  
Blalock Taussig Shunt

Patients with hypoplastic left heart syndrome undergo a series of operations to separate the pulmonary and systemic circulations. The first of at least 3 operations occurs in the newborn period, with a stage I palliation. The goal of stage I palliation is to provide pulmonary blood flow and create an unobstructed systemic outflow tract. Advances in surgical techniques and intraoperative and postoperative care have helped decrease morbidity and mortality for patients with hypoplastic left heart syndrome who have the stage I Norwood operation, but the patients continue to be at increased risk for hemodynamic collapse and adverse outcomes. This article discusses risk factors, surgical approach, postoperative nursing and medical management strategies, differences between and outcomes for the Norwood operation with the right ventricle to pulmonary artery conduit and the Norwood operation with a modified Blalock-Taussig shunt.

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