Midterm follow-up of the amplatzer device in left ventricle-to-aorta conduits

Authors
Formigari, R Bonvicini, M Donti, A Gargiulo, G Picchio, FM
Citation
R. Formigari et al., Midterm follow-up of the amplatzer device in left ventricle-to-aorta conduits, ANN THORAC, 72(5), 2001, pp. 1746-1748
Citations number
2
Categorie Soggetti
Cardiovascular & Respiratory Systems","Medical Research Diagnosis & Treatment
Journal title
ANNALS OF THORACIC SURGERY
ISSN journal
00034975 → ACNP
Volume
72
Issue
5
Year of publication
2001
Pages
1746 - 1748
Database
ISI
SICI code
0003-4975(200111)72:5<1746:MFOTAD>2.0.ZU;2-9
Abstract
The midterm follow-up of 2 patients with left ventricle-to-aorta conduit wh o underwent percutaneous closure with the Amplatzer device is described. Co mplete occlusion was achieved immediately in I patient. In the other patien t, a trivial residual shunt was still present after 12 months, but disappea red after 18 months. Occlusion of dysfunctional left ventricle-to-aorta con duits by the Amplatzer device is feasible, provided that enough time is all owed for complete occlusion. (C) 2001 by The Society of Thoracic Surgeons.