Abstract
Right ventricular to pulmonary artery conduit tear after balloon dilation is a recognized potential complication, which can, in theory, be treated with a covered stent. We describe use of the Melody™ valve as a so-called "covered" stent for containment of bleeding from RV-PA conduit tear.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 980-984 |
Number of pages | 5 |
Journal | Catheterization and Cardiovascular Interventions |
Volume | 81 |
Issue number | 6 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - May 2013 |
Externally published | Yes |
Keywords
- extravasation
- hemo-thorax
- tetralogy of fallot
- use of the melody valve as a covered stent
- valve-in-valve procedure