Transcatheter coil occlusion of perivalvular mitral leaks associated with severe hemolysis

Authors
Moore, JD Lashus, AG Prieto, LR Drummond-Webb, J Latson, LA
Citation
Jd. Moore et al., Transcatheter coil occlusion of perivalvular mitral leaks associated with severe hemolysis, CATHET C IN, 49(1), 2000, pp. 64-67
Citations number
6
Categorie Soggetti
Cardiovascular & Respiratory Systems
Journal title
CATHETERIZATION AND CARDIOVASCULAR INTERVENTIONS
ISSN journal
15221946 → ACNP
Volume
49
Issue
1
Year of publication
2000
Pages
64 - 67
Database
ISI
SICI code
1522-1946(200001)49:1<64:TCOOPM>2.0.ZU;2-F
Abstract
A 6-year-old malnourished child had persisting hemolysis after attempted va lve repair and two surgeries for mitral valve replacement due to partial de hiscence of the valve ring. A modified catheter delivery system was utilize d to deploy a total of six Gianturco coils. The hemolysis resolved and the patient was doing well 17 months later. The technique may be helpful in oth er patients with perivalvular mitral leaks. (C) 2000 Wiley-Liss, Inc.