Occlusion of a large coronary-cameral fistula using the Amplatzer vascular plug in a 2-year old.
A 2-year-old girl underwent transcatheter occlusion of a fistula. The fistula originated from the right coronary artery and drained into the right atrium. Three interlocking Gianturco coils were initially placed in the distal portion of the fistula resulting in near-total occlusion of blood flow. Placing a 12-mm Amplatzer vascular plug obliterated the proximal, dilated portion of the fistula. Complete occlusion with accurate placement was achieved. Advantages and technical implications of the Amplatzer vascular plug in this clinical setting are discussed.
Balaguru
Duraisamy
D
Division of Pediatric Cardiology, Pediatric and Adult Cardiac Catheterization Laboratories, Tufts-New England Medical Center, Boston, Massachusetts 02111, USA. dbalaguru@tufts-nemc.org
Joseph
Annette
A
Kimmelstiel
Carey
C
D006328:Cardiac Catheterization; D002675:Child, Preschool; D003330:Coronary Vessel Anomalies / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000628:therapy*; D004621:Embolization, Therapeutic; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D015641:Radiography, Interventional; D016896:Treatment Outcome; D016157:Vascular Fistula / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000628:therapy*