Transcatheter treatment of a large traumatic ventricular septal defect

We report the first successful transcatheter closure of a large traumatic ventricular septal defect in a 16‐year‐old adolescent. The risks of standard open heart repair using cardiopulmonary bypass were felt to be prohibitive due to coexistent injuries. This case demonstrates the feasibility of tran...

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Veröffentlicht in:	Catheterization and cardiovascular interventions 2004-01, Vol.61 (1), p.144-146
Hauptverfasser:	Cowley, Collin G., Shaddy, Robert E.
Format:	Artikel
Sprache:	eng
Schlagworte:	Accidents Adolescent cardiac catheterization Cardiac Catheterization - methods Echocardiography, Transesophageal heart disease Heart Injuries - complications Heart Injuries - diagnosis Heart Injuries - therapy Heart Septum - injuries Humans Male Multiple Organ Failure - etiology Off-Road Motor Vehicles Prostheses and Implants Prosthesis Implantation - methods Treatment Outcome Wounds, Nonpenetrating - complications Wounds, Nonpenetrating - diagnosis Wounds, Nonpenetrating - therapy
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