A Single-Centre Retrospective Review of Modified Blalock-Taussig Shunts: A 22-Year Experience

This single-centre retrospective study explores demographics and outcomes of patients who underwent a modified Blalock-Taussig shunt (MBTS) over a 22-year period. The predominant surgical approach in this study is a lateral thoracotomy, in contrast to a midline sternotomy. Risks and outcomes of this approach are compared with national and international literature.

Citation:
Tarca A, Peacock G, McKinnon E, Andrews D, Saundankar J. A Single-Centre Retrospective Review of Modified Blalock-Taussig Shunts: A 22-Year Experience. Heart Lung Circul. 2023

Keywords:
Congenital heart surgery; Modified Blalock-Taussig shunt; Surgical outcomes; Thoracotomy versus midline sternotomy

Abstract:
This single-centre retrospective study explores demographics and outcomes of patients who underwent a modified Blalock-Taussig shunt (MBTS) over a 22-year period. The predominant surgical approach in this study is a lateral thoracotomy, in contrast to a midline sternotomy. Risks and outcomes of this approach are compared with national and international literature.