Trends in Ductus Arteriosus Stent Versus Blalock‐Taussig‐Thomas Shunt Use and Comparison of Cost, Length of Stay, and Short‐Term Outcomes in Neonates With Ductal‐Dependent Pulmonary Blood Flow: An Observational Study Using the Pediatric Health Information Systems Database
Background The modified Blalock‐Taussig‐Thomas shunt is the gold standard palliation for securing pulmonary blood flow in infants with ductal‐dependent pulmonary blood flow. Recently, the ductus arteriosus stent (DAS) has become a viable alternative. Methods and Results This was a retrospective mult...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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Wiley
2023-12-01
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Series: | Journal of the American Heart Association: Cardiovascular and Cerebrovascular Disease |
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Online Access: | https://www.ahajournals.org/doi/10.1161/JAHA.123.030575 |