Author:
Boudjemline Younes,Ladouceur Magalie,Bonnet Damien
Abstract
A congenital fistulous connection between the right pulmonary artery and the left atrium is a rare condition, resulting in early cyanosis and cardiac failure. These patients usually required urgent surgery. We present a neonate in whom we successfully closed such a large fistula via catheterization with an Amplatzer Duct Occluder, resulting in rapid clinical improvement, and obviating the need for surgical repair.
Publisher
Cambridge University Press (CUP)
Subject
Cardiology and Cardiovascular Medicine,General Medicine,Pediatrics, Perinatology, and Child Health
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