Balloon valvuloplasty for critical pulmonary valve stenosis in a prematureinfant

Authors
Hoyer, MH
Citation
Mh. Hoyer, Balloon valvuloplasty for critical pulmonary valve stenosis in a prematureinfant, PEDIAT CARD, 22(6), 2001, pp. 519-522
Citations number
12
Categorie Soggetti
Pediatrics
Journal title
PEDIATRIC CARDIOLOGY
ISSN journal
01720643 → ACNP
Volume
22
Issue
6
Year of publication
2001
Pages
519 - 522
Database
ISI
SICI code
0172-0643(200111/12)22:6<519:BVFCPV>2.0.ZU;2-O
Abstract
Successful balloon valvuloplasty for critical pulmonary valve stenosis is d escribed in an 800-g infant. A modified catheter was required to cross the valve in the smallest child known to undergo this procedure.