Modified Blalock Taussig shunt: Comparison between neonates, infants and older children

Abstract

Neonates are at increased risk of complications and mortality compared with older children. Age (<30 days), weight (<3 kg), packed red blood cells transfusion >6 ml/kg, mechanical ventilation >24 h and post shunt increase in PaO 2 (P Diff) <25% of baseline PaO 2 are independent predictors of mortality in children undergoing MBTS.