Giant aneurysm following coil occlusion of patent ductus arteriosus

Authors
Marasini, M Rimini, A Zannini, L Pongiglione, G
Citation
M. Marasini et al., Giant aneurysm following coil occlusion of patent ductus arteriosus, CATHET C IN, 50(2), 2000, pp. 186-189
Citations number
8
Categorie Soggetti
Cardiovascular & Respiratory Systems
Journal title
CATHETERIZATION AND CARDIOVASCULAR INTERVENTIONS
ISSN journal
15221946 → ACNP
Volume
50
Issue
2
Year of publication
2000
Pages
186 - 189
Database
ISI
SICI code
1522-1946(200006)50:2<186:GAFCOO>2.0.ZU;2-9
Abstract
A case is described in which a giant aneurysm developed following successfu l PDA coil occlusion in an infant with Marfan syndrome. This rare and sever e complication brings into question the need for careful evaluation of thes e children before and after transcatheter occlusion. (C) 2000 Wiley-Liss, I nc.