Cyanoacrylate adhesive coating for the treatment of serous leaks from modified Blalock-Taussig Gore-Tex shunts

Ben Davies; Yves d'Udekem; Christian P Brizard

doi:10.1016/j.athoracsur.2006.01.048

Cyanoacrylate adhesive coating for the treatment of serous leaks from modified Blalock-Taussig Gore-Tex shunts

Ann Thorac Surg. 2006 Nov;82(5):1922-3. doi: 10.1016/j.athoracsur.2006.01.048.

Authors

Ben Davies¹, Yves d'Udekem, Christian P Brizard

Affiliation

¹ Cardiac Surgical Unit, Royal Children's Hospital, Parkville, VIC, Australia. ben.davies@mcri.edu.au

PMID: 17062285
DOI: 10.1016/j.athoracsur.2006.01.048

Abstract

Serous leakage and intrathoracic collections from expanded polytetrafluoroethylene (ePTFE) conduits used for modified Blalock-Taussig shunts are an uncommon but challenging clinical problem. We describe a simple technique using an externally applied cyanoacrylate adhesive with an ePTFE wrap leading to rapid and safe resolution without contamination of the mediastinum and facilitating later reoperation.

MeSH terms

Administration, Topical
Biocompatible Materials / adverse effects*
Cardiovascular Surgical Procedures / adverse effects
Cardiovascular Surgical Procedures / instrumentation
Child
Cyanoacrylates / administration & dosage*
Heart Defects, Congenital / surgery
Humans
Polytetrafluoroethylene / adverse effects*
Pulmonary Artery
Reoperation
Seroma / etiology
Seroma / prevention & control
Seroma / therapy*
Serum
Tissue Adhesives / administration & dosage*

Substances

Biocompatible Materials
Cyanoacrylates
Tissue Adhesives
Polytetrafluoroethylene