Aortopulmonary Shunts: Blalock–Taussig, Potts, Waterston
WEBMar 15, 2016 · Aortopulmonary Shunts: Blalock–Taussig, Potts, Waterston. Systemic artery-to-pulmonary artery shunts are palliative surgical procedures performed to increase the blood flow to the lungs for the relief of cyanosis and to enlarge the pulmonary arteries.
WEBWaterston-Cooley shunt. Anastomosis between the ascending aorta and the right PA. Rarely used currently. Potts shunt. Anastomosis between the descending aorta and the left PA. Rarely used but has been recently applied to patients with refractory pulmonary hypertension to decompress the pulmonary circulation.
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WEBJan 14, 2016 · A Waterston shunt is a form of palliative surgery performed in patients with tetralogy of Fallot prior to the ability to repair the defect. It consists of a shunt formed between the ascending aorta and the right pulmonary artery.
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WEBJun 1, 2009 · The Waterston-Cooley's shunt is a side-to-side anastomosis between the ascending aorta and the right pulmonary artery (extrapericardial [Waterston] and intrapericardial [Cooley]), which is indicated for tetralogy of Fallot.
WEBThe Waterston shunt has gained considerable popularity in the treatment of infants with severe cyanotic congenital heart dis- ease with decreased pulmonary blood flow, particularly in in- fants under 6 months of age with hypoplastic pulmonary arteries.
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WEBNov 2, 2008 · Waterston shunt is one of the older central aortopulmonary shunts connecting ascending aorta to right pulmonary artery. Central shunts have a higher chance of producing pulmonary hypertension later. Potts shunt connects the descending aorta to left pulmonary artery.
A Simplified Technique for Performing the Waterston Shunt
WEBThe Waterston shunt is preferred by many surgeons for palliative treatment of cyanotic congenital heart disease with decreased pulmonary blood flow.
Aortopulmonary Shunts: Blalock–Taussig, Potts, Waterston
WEBJan 1, 2013 · This example is an axial image in a 24-year-old man with a history of tetralogy of Fallot and pulmonary atresia and demonstrates a Waterston–Cooley shunt (black arrow) extending from the posterior wall of the ascending aorta (Ao) to the anterior wall of the right pulmonary artery (RPA).
WEBRecently, we had the opportunity to perform a Waterston shunt on a 5-week-old, 1,300 gram child with pulmonary atresia. At the operating table, we were faced with the dilemma of what size to make the shunt.
A Simplified Technique for Performing the Waterston Shunt
WEBApr 1, 1971 · The Waterston shunt is preferred by many surgeons for palliative treatment of cyanotic congenital heart disease with decreased pulmonary blood flow. Technical problems such as control of the proximal right pulmonary artery, suturing of the back row of the anastomosis, angulation of the right pulmonary artery, and creation of an exact orifice ...
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