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Blalock-Taussig Procedure
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Definition
: A cardiovascular procedure performed to create a blood supply to the PULMONARY CIRCULATION. It involves making a connection between the subclavian, or carotid branch of the AORTA, or the AORTIC ARCH to the PULMONARY ARTERY.
Other names
Taussig Shunt, Blalock; Shunt, Modified Blalock-
Taussig; Shunt, Blalock Taussig; Procedure, Modified Blalock-
Taussig; Procedure, Blalock-
Taussig; Operations, Blue Baby; Operation, Blue Baby; Operation, Blalock-
Taussig; Modified Blalock Taussig Shunt; Modified Blalock Taussig Procedure; Blue Baby Operations; Blalock-
Taussig Shunt, Modified; Blalock-
Taussig Procedure, Modified; Blalock Taussig Procedure; Blalock Taussig Operation; Baby Operations, Blue; Baby Operation, Blue; Subclavian Pulmonary Artery Shunt; Modified Blalock-
Taussig Shunt; Modified Blalock-
Taussig Procedure