Citation
Gs. Kalra et al., Transcatheter closure of ventricular septal defect using detachable steel coil, HEART, 82(3), 1999, pp. 395-396
Citations number
17
Categorie Soggetti
Cardiovascular & Respiratory Systems","Cardiovascular & Hematology Research
Journal title
HEART
ISSN journal
13556037
→ ACNP
Volume
82
Issue
3
Year of publication
1999
Pages
395 - 396
Database
ISI
SICI code
1355-6037(199909)82:3<395:TCOVSD>2.0.ZU;2-4
Abstract
Transcatheter closure has been attempted in selected cases of ventricular s
eptal defects using Lock clamshell device, Rashkind umbrella device, and Si
deris buttoned device. A small perimembranous ventricular septal defect wit
h aneurysm of membranous septum in a 12 year old girl was closed successful
ly with a detachable steel coil of 8 mm diameter with four loops, after fai
lure of deployment of a Rashkind double umbrella device.