Midterm follow-up of the Amplatzer device in left ventricle-to-aorta conduits

Ann Thorac Surg. 2001 Nov;72(5):1746-8. doi: 10.1016/s0003-4975(01)02609-1.

Abstract

The midterm follow-up of 2 patients with left ventricle-to-aorta conduit who underwent percutaneous closure with the Amplatzer device is described. Complete occlusion was achieved immediately in 1 patient. In the other patient, a trivial residual shunt was still present after 12 months, but disappeared after 18 months. Occlusion of dysfunctional left ventricle-to-aorta conduits by the Amplatzer device is feasible, provided that enough time is allowed for complete occlusion.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Adolescent
  • Aorta, Thoracic / abnormalities*
  • Aorta, Thoracic / surgery*
  • Cardiac Surgical Procedures / instrumentation
  • Child
  • Child, Preschool
  • Equipment Design
  • Follow-Up Studies
  • Heart Ventricles / abnormalities*
  • Heart Ventricles / surgery*
  • Humans
  • Infant
  • Time Factors