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Novel catheter positioning technique for atretic pulmonary valve perforation
Author(s) -
Asnes Jeremy D.,
Fahey John T.
Publication year - 2008
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.21436
Subject(s) - medicine , pulmonary atresia , pulmonary valve , perforation , catheter , percutaneous , ventricle , surgery , atresia , cardiology , materials science , punching , metallurgy
Percutaneous pulmonary valve perforation in selected neonates with pulmonary valve atresia and intact ventricular septum has been well established as a therapeutic option. Pulmonary valve perforation is associated with significant risks including perforation of the right ventricle. Optimal catheter positioning is crucial to the success of the procedure. This report describes a novel technique for accurate positioning of a guiding catheter during perforation of an atretic pulmonary valve. © 2008 Wiley‐Liss, Inc.