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Recanalization of a discrete atretic right pulmonary artery segment with a new radiofrequency system
Author(s) -
Pedra Carlos A.C.,
Filho Ronaldo Mont'Alverne,
Arrieta Raul S.,
Tellez Ricardo,
Fontes Valmir F.
Publication year - 2003
Publication title -
catheterization and cardiovascular interventions
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.988
H-Index - 116
eISSN - 1522-726X
pISSN - 1522-1946
DOI - 10.1002/ccd.10602
Subject(s) - medicine , shunt (medical) , balloon dilation , pulmonary artery , stent , right pulmonary artery , cardiology , balloon , pulmonary atresia , right coronary artery , radiology , coronary angiography , myocardial infarction
We describe a case in which a discrete atretic segment of the right pulmonary artery (due to a Blalock‐Taussig shunt) was reconstructed using a new radiofrequency system, balloon dilation, and stent implantation in an 18‐month‐old patient. The shunt was coil‐occluded. The technique and applications of this novel approach are discussed. Catheter Cardiovasc Interv 2003;60:82–87. © 2003 Wiley–Liss, Inc.