Failure of deflation of an Inoue balloon during percutaneous balloon mitral valvuloplasty.
We describe an unusual complication of the Inoue balloon technique, which has been treated successfully by application of a different technique. This technique has not been described elsewhere to the best of our knowledge.
Lanjewar
Charan P
CP
Department of Cardiology, Seth G.S. Medical College and K.E.M. Hospital, Parel (E), Mumbai, India. charanlanjewar@hotmail.com
Nathani
Pratap J
PJ
Kerkar
Prafulla G
PG
D002404:Catheterization / Q000009:adverse effects / Q000295:instrumentation*; D002648:Child; D004868:Equipment Failure; D017743:Equipment Reuse / Q000592:standards; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008946:Mitral Valve Stenosis / Q000628:therapy*