[Rheumatic mitral stenosis. The medical solution].
The first case of balloon catheter valvular dilatation for rheumatic mitral stenosis is reported in a 13 year-old child. The technique, under local anesthesia, required a transseptal access, then the introduction of one, then simultaneously 2 balloon catheters through the mitral valve. A perfect opening of the valve, without mitral insufficiency was obtained. This technique, even if difficult, seems to be adaptable to most children with rheumatic mitral stenosis.
D000293:Adolescent; D000800:Angioplasty, Balloon; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008946:Mitral Valve Stenosis / Q000628:therapy*; D012214:Rheumatic Heart Disease / Q000628:therapy*
Rétrécissement mitral rhumatismal. La solution médicale.