title: Balloon valvotomy of calcified pulmonary valve stenosis.
abstract: Successful balloon valvotomy in an adult with calcific pulmonic stenosis is described. The incidence of calcification, and the potential use of this technique in calcified pulmonary valves is discussed.
authors.affiliation: Regional Cardiothoracic Centre, Freeman Hospital, Newcastle upon Tyne, UK.
authors.forename: J
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Goudevenos
authors.forename: C
authors.initials: C
authors.lastname: Wren
authors.forename: P C
authors.initials: PC
authors.lastname: Adams
mesh_terms: D002114:Calcinosis / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000628:therapy*; D002404:Catheterization; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D011666:Pulmonary Valve Stenosis / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000628:therapy*; D011859:Radiography