Neonatal transcatheter closure of a large pulmonary arteriovenous fistula

Cardiol Young. 2006 Dec;16(6):593-5. doi: 10.1017/S104795110600062X.

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.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Arteriovenous Fistula / congenital*
  • Arteriovenous Fistula / pathology
  • Arteriovenous Fistula / therapy*
  • Cardiac Catheterization*
  • Fistula / congenital*
  • Fistula / therapy*
  • Heart Defects, Congenital / therapy*
  • Humans
  • Infant, Newborn
  • Male
  • Prostheses and Implants*
  • Pulmonary Artery*