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Thrombosis of an extracardiac fontan tunnel: Combined treatment of thrombolysis and stenting
Author(s) -
Rauch Ralf,
Sieverding Ludger,
Hofbeck Michael
Publication year - 2009
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.22094
Subject(s) - medicine , thrombolysis , complication , thrombosis , fontan procedure , cardiology , coronary stenting , stent , surgery , heart disease , myocardial infarction , restenosis
Obstruction of the so‐called Fontan tunnel represents a life‐threatening complication and requires immediate intervention. We describe the successful use of prolonged thrombolysis with rt‐PA, allowing stent placement in an extracardiac tunnel in a 7‐year‐old boy. © 2009 Wiley‐Liss, Inc.
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