Definitive percutaneous treatment of Lutembacher's syndrome

Authors
Joseph, G Rajpal, KA Kumar, KPS
Citation
G. Joseph et al., Definitive percutaneous treatment of Lutembacher's syndrome, CATHET C IN, 48(2), 1999, pp. 199-204
Citations number
27
Categorie Soggetti
Cardiovascular & Respiratory Systems
Journal title
CATHETERIZATION AND CARDIOVASCULAR INTERVENTIONS
ISSN journal
15221946 → ACNP
Volume
48
Issue
2
Year of publication
1999
Pages
199 - 204
Database
ISI
SICI code
1522-1946(199910)48:2<199:DPTOLS>2.0.ZU;2-0
Abstract
Definitive percutaneous treatment of a patient with Lutembacher's syndrome was successfully accomplished using the Amplatzer septal occluder to close a secundum atrial septal defect and the Joseph mitral balloon catheter to d ilate rheumatic mitral valve stenosis. Transcatheter therapy is an effectiv e alternative to surgery in selected patients with Lutembacher's syndrome. (C) Wiley-Liss, Inc.