Seroma formation after modified Blalock-Taussig shunt which caused shock due to pulmonary vein compression

Cardiol Young. 2020 Oct;30(10):1496-1497. doi: 10.1017/S1047951120002589. Epub 2020 Aug 19.

Abstract

Seroma formation is a relatively rare complication seen after a modified Blalock-Taussig shunt. Herein, we report a rare case of seroma formation on the posterior aspect of the left atrium without it touching the graft, and presenting with shock, due to pulmonary vein compression.

Keywords: Seroma; graft; left atrium; modified Blalock–Taussig shunt; pulmonary venous compression.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Blalock-Taussig Procedure* / adverse effects
  • Humans
  • Infant
  • Pulmonary Artery / surgery
  • Pulmonary Veins* / diagnostic imaging
  • Pulmonary Veins* / surgery
  • Seroma / diagnosis
  • Seroma / etiology