Pneumopericardium as a complication of balloon atrial septostomy
β Scribed by Jane Crosson; Richard E. Ringel; Phillip J. Haney; Joel I. Brenner
- Publisher
- Springer
- Year
- 1987
- Tongue
- English
- Weight
- 564 KB
- Volume
- 8
- Category
- Article
- ISSN
- 0172-0643
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Balloon atrial septostomy remains an important interventional procedure in the pediatric age group. The incidence of potential complications using the conventional balloon ranges from 0-11%. The purpose of this study was to evaluate a new low-profile end-hole septostomy balloon catheter with dual lu
## Abstract Creation of atrial communication was performed in a newborn with critical aortic stenosis. After the success of the initial creation, balloon atrial septostomy using Zβ5 catheter was performed. When catheter was pulled back, the tip of the balloon was torn off. This experience could be