Comparison of results of stent implantation in small (<20 kg) children versus larger children with pulmonary artery stenoses.
We compared the results of stent implantation for pulmonary artery stenoses in patients weighing <20 kg (group 1, 17 patients, 21 stents) versus those weighing > or = 20 kg (group 2, 11 patients, 13 stents). There was no significant difference in the mean percent increase in diameter or mean percent gradient reduction acutely and at short-term follow-up between group 1 and 2 patients.
Divisions of Pediatric Cardiology, University of California San Diego Medical Center, Children's Hospital and Health Center, USA.
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D000293:Adolescent; D001157:Arterial Occlusive Diseases / Q000628:therapy*; D001835:Body Weight; D006328:Cardiac Catheterization; D002404:Catheterization / Q000009:adverse effects; D002648:Child; D002675:Child, Preschool; D005500:Follow-Up Studies; D006801:Humans; D007223:Infant; D011651:Pulmonary Artery; D012307:Risk Factors; D015607:Stents / Q000009:adverse effects