The use of transesophageal echocardiography monitoring of transcatheter closure of a persistent ductus arteriosus.
Echocardiography
; 18(3): 197-202, 2001 Apr.
Article
in En
| MEDLINE
| ID: mdl-11322899
ABSTRACT
We performed transesophageal echocardiography (TEE) with pediatric biplane probes throughout the procedure of transcatheter closure of the ductus arteriosus in 42 out of 46 patients who were scheduled for this intervention. Patient ages ranged from 15 months to 14 years and body weight from 9-53 kg. Both Rashkind double umbrella devices and coils were used. The described approach resulted in fewer contrast injections and was helpful in monitoring the procedure and in deciding when to release the device. To the best of our knowledge this is the first report describing a large series where continuous monitoring of transcatheter ductus closure was combined with x-ray fluoroscopy and TEE.
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Collection:
01-internacional
Database:
MEDLINE
Main subject:
Prostheses and Implants
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Echocardiography, Transesophageal
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Ductus Arteriosus, Patent
Limits:
Adolescent
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Child
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Child, preschool
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Humans
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Infant
Language:
En
Journal:
Echocardiography
Journal subject:
CARDIOLOGIA
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DIAGNOSTICO POR IMAGEM
Year:
2001
Document type:
Article
Affiliation country:
Países Bajos