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Radiofrequency perforation and cutting balloon septoplasty of intact atrial septum in a newborn with hypoplastic left heart syndrome using transesophageal ICE probe guidance
Author(s) -
Hill Sharon L.,
Mizelle Katherine M.,
Vellucci Sean M.,
Feltes Timothy F.,
Cheatham John P.
Publication year - 2005
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.20256
Subject(s) - medicine , septoplasty , perforation , hypoplastic left heart syndrome , balloon , balloon dilatation , cutting balloon , surgery , atrial septum , cardiology , heart disease , restenosis , nose , stent , punching , materials science , metallurgy
Newborns with hypoplastic left heart syndrome and intact atrial septum present an emergent and unique challenge to a children's heart center. This case report describes new transcatheter techniques (use of radiofrequency energy to perforate the atrial septum followed by cutting balloon and static balloon septoplasty) and novel use of a transesophageal ICE probe. Catheter Cardiovasc Interv 2005;64:214–217. © 2005 Wiley‐Liss, Inc.