Percutaneous radiofrequency valvotomy using a standard 5Fr electrode catheter for pulmonary atresia in neonates.
Radiofrequency energy applications with a standard 5Fr 3 mm tip electrode catheter facilitated opening of the pulmonary valve in neonates with pulmonary atresia. Shortening of the catheter tip electrode would probably improve efficiency.
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South Carolina Children's Heart Center, Medical University of South Carolina, Charleston 29425, USA.
Radtke
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Gillette
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D017115:Catheter Ablation / Q000295:instrumentation*; D006801:Humans; D007231:Infant, Newborn; D008297:Male; D018633:Pulmonary Atresia / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000601:surgery*; D011664:Pulmonary Valve / Q000601:surgery*; D011859:Radiography