| Pseudoaneurysm formation after infected modified Blalock-Taussig shunt: echocardiographic findings. | |
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MedLine Citation:
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PMID: 10978980 Owner: NLM Status: MEDLINE |
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
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The modified Blalock-Taussig (B-T) shunt is well recognized as a palliative procedure for cyanotic congenital heart disease in infants. Pseudoaneurysm formation after a modified B-T shunt is a rare complication. We present the case of a 9-month-old girl with tetralogy of Fallot who had undergone a modified left B-T shunt at 5 months of age and developed a pseudoaneurysm after an episode of infective endocarditis as detected by echocardiography. Compression of the left bronchus, displacement of the mediastinum to right chest, and paralysis of the left hemidiaphragm were found. Magnetic resonance images, computed tomography scans, aortograms, and selective angiograms demonstrated the presence of a large pseudoaneurysm. The compression syndrome gradually disappeared after aneurysmectomy. |
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Authors:
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S L Jan; B Hwang; Y C Fu; C S Chi |
Publication Detail:
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Type: Case Reports; Journal Article |
Journal Detail:
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Title: Echocardiography (Mount Kisco, N.Y.) Volume: 17 ISSN: 0742-2822 ISO Abbreviation: Echocardiography Publication Date: 2000 Feb |
Date Detail:
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Created Date: 2000-10-04 Completed Date: 2000-10-26 Revised Date: 2004-11-17 |
Medline Journal Info:
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Nlm Unique ID: 8511187 Medline TA: Echocardiography Country: UNITED STATES |
Other Details:
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Languages: eng Pagination: 187-91 Citation Subset: IM |
Affiliation:
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Department of Pediatrics, Veterans General Hospital-Taipei, No. 201, Section 2, Shih-Pai Road, Taipei, Taiwan, ROC. |
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Anastomosis, Surgical
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adverse effects Aneurysm, False / etiology*, surgery, ultrasonography Blood Vessel Prosthesis Implantation / adverse effects*, instrumentation Diagnosis, Differential Echocardiography, Doppler, Color* Endocarditis, Bacterial / complications, ultrasonography Female Humans Infant Prosthesis Failure Pulmonary Artery / surgery Reoperation Subclavian Artery / surgery Tetralogy of Fallot / surgery* |
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