Published September 1996 | Version v1
Journal article

Direct Transaortic Balloon Valvuloplasty Under Cardiopulmonary Bypass for Neonatal Critical Aortic Stenosis

  • 1. Department of Pediatrics, Kansai Medical University, Fumizonocho 10-15, Moriguchi, Osaka 570 (Japan)
  • 2. Department of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery, Kansai Medical University, Fumizonocho 10-15, Moriguchi, Osaka 570 (Japan)

Description

A 1-day-old male infant with critical aortic valvular stenosis underwent balloon aortic valvuloplasty (BAV) under echocardiographic guidance during cardiopulmonary bypass. Left ventricular function dramatically improved after BAV. This technique combined with a surgical approach was safe and efficient

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Publishing Information

Journal Title
Cardiovascular and Interventional Radiology
Journal Volume
19
Journal Issue
5
Journal Page Range
p. 374-376
ISSN
0174-1551
CODEN
CAIRDG

INIS

Country of Publication
United States
Country of Input or Organization
International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA)
INIS RN
39093166
Subject category
S62: RADIOLOGY AND NUCLEAR MEDICINE;
Descriptors DEI
BALLOONS; BLOOD VESSELS; BYPASSES; INFANTS; SURGERY
Descriptors DEC
AGE GROUPS; AIRCRAFT; ANIMALS; BODY; CARDIOVASCULAR SYSTEM; CHILDREN; MAMMALS; MAN; MEDICINE; ORGANS; PRIMATES; VERTEBRATES

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Copyright
Copyright (c) 1996 Springer-Verlag New York Inc.