Outcomes of Infants Undergoing Modified Blalock-Taussig Shunt Procedures in Oman

Objectives: A modified Blalock-Taussig (mBT) shunt procedure is a common palliative surgery used to treat infants and children with cyanotic congenital heart disease (CCHD). This study aimed report the outcomes of undergoing mBT procedures in Oman. In addition, risk factors associated early mortality, inter-stage mortality reintervention were assessed. Methods: retrospective cohort was conducted from January 2016 December 2018 at National Heart Centre, Muscat, All paediatric patients CCHD as primary during this period included. Data retrieved electronic hospital records. Kaplan-Meier survival curves describe overall survival. Results: total 50 included study. The in-hospital rates 10% 6.7%, respectively. Preoperative mechanical ventilation (odds ratio [OR]: 3.00, 95% confidence interval [CI]: 1.98–4.76; P = 0.007) cardiopulmonary bypass (OR: 4.09, CI: 2.44–6.85; 0.002) significant for mortality. In-hospital surgical 12% 13.3%, Following procedure, median time second-stage 15.5 months (range: 5.0–34.0 months). Conclusion: findings support those reported international research regarding risks surgeries. particular, preoperative mortality.
 Keywords: Pediatrics; Diseases, congenital; Cardiovascular Surgical Procedures; Modified Procedure; Patient Outcome Assessment; Hospital Mortality; Risk Factors;