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Blalock-Taussig shunt


 

In surgery, the Blalock-Taussig shunt is a procedure to treat Blue baby syndrome.

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Surgery - Blue baby syndrome

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One branch of the subclavian artery (Arteria subclavia) or carotid artery (Arteria carotis) is separated and connected with the pulmonary artery (Arteria pulmonalis). The lung gets more blood with low oxygenation from the body. The first area of application was the Tetralogy of Fallot. Usually the left arm of the baby grows normally after that procedure.

Related Topics:
Subclavian artery - Carotid artery - Pulmonary artery - Lung - Oxygenation - Tetralogy of Fallot

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It is named for Alfred B. Blalock, surgeon, Baltimore, (1899-1964) and Helen B. Taussig, cardiologist, Baltimore/Boston, (1898-1986) who, along with technician Vivien Thomas, developed the procedure.

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Alfred B. Blalock - Helen B. Taussig - Vivien Thomas

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