Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
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2871278 | The Annals of Thoracic Surgery | 2016 | 5 Pages |
Abstract
The Potts shunt can be an effective palliation for children with severe PH. Our results further suggest that (1) a Potts shunt should be considered early in a child's clinical course, before right ventricular deterioration develops; (2) a Potts shunt should be considered in any child with severe, intractable PH regardless of etiology; (3) one might consider a Potts shunt in lieu of intravenous prostacyclins; and (4) a Potts shunt should be considered before lung transplantation and does not preclude future transplantation candidacy.
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Authors
R. Mark MD, Pirooz MD, PhD,