| Balloon angioplasty for branch pulmonary artery stenosis--cutting balloons. | |
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MedLine Citation:
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PMID: 17295283 Owner: NLM Status: MEDLINE |
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
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Pulmonary artery stenosis can cause right ventricular strain but intrapulmonary lesions are inaccessible to surgery; moreover, some are also resistant to high pressure balloon angioplasty. An alternative is the use of microsurgical devices mounted on balloons for transvenous delivery, including cutting balloons. The current literature is sparse but seems to indicate a role for cutting balloons in specific situations. The higher cost of these devices does not merit routine use instead of high pressure balloons but a randomised controlled study is underway to address this issue. Until the results of this become available, the role of cutting balloons for pulmonary artery stenosis remains limited to specific situations. The recommendations for the safe use of these devices must be adhered to by all operators. |
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Authors:
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Joseph V De Giovanni |
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Publication Detail:
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Type: Journal Article; Review |
Journal Detail:
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Title: Catheterization and cardiovascular interventions : official journal of the Society for Cardiac Angiography & Interventions Volume: 69 ISSN: 1522-1946 ISO Abbreviation: Catheter Cardiovasc Interv Publication Date: 2007 Feb |
Date Detail:
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Created Date: 2007-02-19 Completed Date: 2007-08-07 Revised Date: - |
Medline Journal Info:
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Nlm Unique ID: 100884139 Medline TA: Catheter Cardiovasc Interv Country: United States |
Other Details:
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Languages: eng Pagination: 459-67 Citation Subset: IM |
Copyright Information:
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(c) 2007 Wiley-Liss, Inc. |
Affiliation:
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Birmingham Children's Hospital, Steelhouse Lane, Birmingham B4 6NH, United Kingdom. degiovanni@blueyonder.co.uk |
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Descriptor/Qualifier:
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Angiography Angioplasty, Balloon* / adverse effects, contraindications, instrumentation, methods Equipment Design Humans Pulmonary Valve Stenosis / pathology, therapy* Treatment Outcome |
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