Use of a 0.052 '' Gianturco coil to embolize a persistent right superior vena cava following extracardiac total cavopulmonary connection

Authors
Tomita, H Ishikawa, Y Hasegawa, S Ono, Y Yamada, O Kimura, K Uemura, H Yagihara, T Echigo, S
Citation
H. Tomita et al., Use of a 0.052 '' Gianturco coil to embolize a persistent right superior vena cava following extracardiac total cavopulmonary connection, CATHET C IN, 52(4), 2001, pp. 481-483
Citations number
7
Categorie Soggetti
Cardiovascular & Respiratory Systems
Journal title
CATHETERIZATION AND CARDIOVASCULAR INTERVENTIONS
ISSN journal
15221946 → ACNP
Volume
52
Issue
4
Year of publication
2001
Pages
481 - 483
Database
ISI
SICI code
1522-1946(200104)52:4<481:UOA0'G>2.0.ZU;2-6
Abstract
A persistent right superior vena following extracardiac total cavopulmonary connection was occluded using a 0.052 " Gianturco coil combined with a 3 F r biopsy forceps. Controlled delivery of a 0.052 " Gianturco coil is a safe and effective procedure to occlude a large anomalous vessel other than a l arge persistent arterial duct. (C) 2001 Wiley-Liss, Inc.