Management of azygos vein "steal" following hemi-Fontan by transcatheter coil embolization.
An 11-mo-old girl developed cyanosis following hemi-Fontan for hypoplastic left heart syndrome. Azygos vein "steal" was diagnosed at catheterization and successfully treated by transcatheter coil embolization. Clinical improvement was seen immediately and at 5-mo follow-up.
Vance
M S
MS
Department of Pediatric Cardiology, Geisinger Clinic, Danville, PA 17822-1339, USA.
Cohen
M H
MH
D001401:Azygos Vein / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging; D002406:Catheterization, Peripheral / Q000295:instrumentation / Q000379:methods; D004621:Embolization, Therapeutic / Q000295:instrumentation / Q000379:methods*; D005260:Female; D018729:Fontan Procedure / Q000009:adverse effects*; D006801:Humans; D007223:Infant; D016491:Peripheral Vascular Diseases / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000209:etiology / Q000628:therapy; D011183:Postoperative Complications / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000209:etiology / Q000628:therapy*; D011859:Radiography