Balloon valvotomy of calcified pulmonary valve stenosis.
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.
Goudevenos
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Regional Cardiothoracic Centre, Freeman Hospital, Newcastle upon Tyne, UK.
Wren
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Adams
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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