Torn-off balloon tip of Z-5 atrial septostomy catheter

Authors
Akagi, T Tananari, Y Maeno, YV Himeno, W Furui, J Ishii, M Kato, H
Citation
T. Akagi et al., Torn-off balloon tip of Z-5 atrial septostomy catheter, CATHET C IN, 52(4), 2001, pp. 500-503
Citations number
10
Categorie Soggetti
Cardiovascular & Respiratory Systems
Journal title
CATHETERIZATION AND CARDIOVASCULAR INTERVENTIONS
ISSN journal
15221946 → ACNP
Volume
52
Issue
4
Year of publication
2001
Pages
500 - 503
Database
ISI
SICI code
1522-1946(200104)52:4<500:TBTOZA>2.0.ZU;2-#
Abstract
Creation of atrial communication was performed in a newborn with critical a ortic stenosis. After the success of the initial creation, balloon atrial s eptostomy using Z-5 catheter was performed, When catheter was pulled back, the tip of the balloon was tom oft. This experience could be considered as noteworthy when using this catheter in patients with unusually thick atrial septum. (C) 2001 Wiley-Liss, Inc.