Transcatheter closure of large persistent left superior vena cava causing cyanosis in two patients post-Fontan operation utilizing the Gianturco Grifka vascular occlusion device

Authors
Recto, MR Elbl, F Austin, E
Citation
Mr. Recto et al., Transcatheter closure of large persistent left superior vena cava causing cyanosis in two patients post-Fontan operation utilizing the Gianturco Grifka vascular occlusion device, CATHET C IN, 53(3), 2001, pp. 398-404
Citations number
14
Categorie Soggetti
Cardiovascular & Respiratory Systems
Journal title
CATHETERIZATION AND CARDIOVASCULAR INTERVENTIONS
ISSN journal
15221946 → ACNP
Volume
53
Issue
3
Year of publication
2001
Pages
398 - 404
Database
ISI
SICI code
1522-1946(200107)53:3<398:TCOLPL>2.0.ZU;2-J
Abstract
We report the successful transcatheter closure of a large persistent left s uperior vena cava draining into the pulmonary venous circulation causing cy anosis in two patients who had previously undergone the Fontan operation ut ilizing the Gianturco Grifka vascular occlusion device. (C) 2001 Wiley-Liss , Inc.