Trans-septal approach for percutaneous closure of infra-diaphragmatic veno-venous collateral in a patient after Fontan palliation

Cardiol Young. 2017 Sep;27(7):1413-1415. doi: 10.1017/S1047951117000476.

Abstract

In this article, we present a case of a desaturated Fontan patient with an infra-diaphragmatic venous collateral to the pulmonary vein, which was too tortuous to attempt closure at the source. A trans-septal approach was successfully used to close the collateral in a retrograde manner.

Keywords: Fontan operation; Systemic venous collateral; transcatheter closure.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Cardiac Catheterization / methods
  • Collateral Circulation*
  • Echocardiography, Transesophageal
  • Embolization, Therapeutic / adverse effects*
  • Female
  • Fluoroscopy
  • Fontan Procedure / adverse effects*
  • Heart Defects, Congenital / physiopathology
  • Heart Defects, Congenital / surgery*
  • Humans
  • Palliative Care
  • Treatment Outcome