Abstract
Today total cavopulmonary connection (TCPC) is the treatment of choice for long term palliation of patients with hypoplastic left heart syndrome (HLHS). We report a new, relatively simple and effective method to occlude a modified baffle (TCPC) fenestration via the left hepatic vein in two patients with HLHS with the use of electrolytically detachable platinum microcoils after a failed tourniquet closure.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | e49-e51 |
Journal | International Journal of Cardiology |
Volume | 135 |
Issue number | 2 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - 26 Jun 2009 |
Keywords
- Detachable coils
- Hypoplastic Left Heart Syndrome (HLHS)
- Modified baffle fenestration
- Tourniquet