| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
Definitive correction | surgical treatment relieves pulmonary stenosis and closes the ventricular septal defect. |
Timing | primary surgical correction may be undertaken before 5 years of age. |
Indication for palliation | pulmonary arteries that are too hypoplastic for surgical repair may require a Blalock–Taussig shunt. |
Shunt anatomy | an anastomosis is created between the pulmonary artery and subclavian artery. |
Shunt benefit | increased pulmonary blood flow promotes pulmonary artery development and may facilitate later definitive correction. |
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
Prognosis | the outlook after total correction is good, especially when surgery is performed in childhood. |
Follow-up | surveillance should identify residual shunting, recurrent pulmonary stenosis and arrhythmias. |
Adult management | an implantable defibrillator is sometimes recommended. |