The modified Inoue technique: a simple troubleshooting approach to a proximal segment tear of an Inoue balloon

Indian Heart J. 2003 Mar-Apr;55(2):178-9.

Abstract

A tear in the proximal segment of an Inoue balloon was encountered during the dilatation of a calcific mitral stenosis. As a troubleshooting measure, we modified the steps of the standard Inoue technique. The mitral valve was successfully dilated using the same Inoue balloon.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Calcinosis / therapy*
  • Catheterization / methods*
  • Female
  • Heart Rupture / therapy
  • Humans
  • Intraoperative Complications / therapy
  • Mitral Valve / injuries
  • Mitral Valve / surgery
  • Mitral Valve Stenosis / therapy*