Transcatheter closure of large persistent left superior vena cava causing cyanosis in two patients post-Fontan operation utilizing the Gianturco Grifka vascular occlusion device.
We report the successful transcatheter closure of a large persistent left superior vena cava draining into the pulmonary venous circulation causing cyanosis in two patients who had previously undergone the Fontan operation utilizing the Gianturco Grifka vascular occlusion device. Cathet Cardiovasc Intervent 2001;53:398-404.
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Division of Pediatric Cardiology, University of Louisville, 571 South Floyd, Louisville, KY 40202, USA. mitch.recto@louisville.edu
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D000293:Adolescent; D021721:Balloon Occlusion / Q000295:instrumentation*; D006328:Cardiac Catheterization / Q000295:instrumentation*; D002648:Child; D017023:Coronary Angiography; D003326:Coronary Circulation; D003490:Cyanosis / Q000209:etiology* / Q000628:therapy*; D005260:Female; D018729:Fontan Procedure / Q000009:adverse effects*; D006801:Humans; D014683:Vena Cava, Superior / Q000002:abnormalities* / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000601:surgery*