Balloon-Atrioseptostomy in Small Children Using an Embolectomy Catheter: Preliminary Data

Interventional treatment of restrictive atrial septal defects in complex heart disease is considered state-of-the-art therapy up to date. Nevertheless, dedicated balloons are lacking so far, as several products have been withdrawn from the market. We report on off-label use of a balloon embolectomy...

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Main Authors: R. Dalla Pozza, M. Hermann, N. A. Haas
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Wiley 2023-01-01
Series:Case Reports in Cardiology
Online Access:http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2023/9920336
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Summary:Interventional treatment of restrictive atrial septal defects in complex heart disease is considered state-of-the-art therapy up to date. Nevertheless, dedicated balloons are lacking so far, as several products have been withdrawn from the market. We report on off-label use of a balloon embolectomy catheter used successfully in a preterm patient and discuss whether this device might be used in other patients as well as it seems to be promising due to its shape and versatility.
ISSN:2090-6412