NLM Logo

Blalock-Taussig Procedure MeSH Descriptor Data 2025


MeSH Heading
Blalock-Taussig Procedure
Tree Number(s)
E04.035.137
E04.100.814.868.374
Unique ID
D058366
RDF Unique Identifier
http://id.nlm.nih.gov/mesh/D058366
Scope Note
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.
Entry Term(s)
Blalock Taussig Shunt
Blalock-Taussig Operation
Blue Baby Operation
Modified Blalock-Taussig Procedure
Modified Blalock-Taussig Shunt
Subclavian Pulmonary Artery Shunt
Public MeSH Note
2011
History Note
2011
Date Established
2011/01/01
Date of Entry
2010/06/25
Revision Date
1955/01/01
Blalock-Taussig Procedure Preferred
Modified Blalock-Taussig Procedure Related
page delivered in 0.119s