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Percutaneous transcatheter closure of aorto-right ventricular fistula using the Amplatzer duct occluder.

TitlePercutaneous transcatheter closure of aorto-right ventricular fistula using the Amplatzer duct occluder.
Publication TypeJournal Article
Year of Publication2016
AuthorsPetrou, E., Iakovou I., Leontiadis E., Kourkoveli P., Rammos S., & Karatasakis G.
JournalHellenic J Cardiol
Volume57
Issue3
Pagination185-187
Date Published2016 May - Jun
ISSN2241-5955
Abstract

The occurrence of aorto-right ventricular fistula after an aortic valve replacement is rare. If it remains untreated, this condition can result in heart failure and could thus significantly compromise patient survival. Surgical closure is the treatment of choice; however, transcatheter closure has been attempted with relatively acceptable results. Here, we report on a patient who presented with heart failure with an aorto-right ventricular fistula that was present for nine years following aortic valve replacement. Successful transcatheter closure of the fistula with the use of the Amplatzer duct occluder was performed, suggesting that the percutaneous approach is an efficient technique for the treatment of such fistulae.

DOI10.1016/j.hjc.2016.06.004
Alternate JournalHellenic J Cardiol
PubMed ID27451915

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