Balloon Atrial Septostomy in an Infant with Tricuspid Atresia

Balloon atrial septostomy in an infant with tricuspid atresia.

SATO, T., ONOKI, H., KANO I., HORIUCHI BI, T., ISHITOYA, T., ABE, T., ISBIKAWA, S., TANAKA, S. and OKADA, Y . Balloon Atrial Septostomy in an Infant with Tricuspid Atresia. Tohoku J. exp. Med ., 1970, 101 (3), 281-288•\A fivemonth-old female with tricuspid atresia was successfully treated by Rashkind and Miller's balloon septostomy after banding of the pulmonary artery . tricuspid atresia; ball...

Balloon embolization during atrial septostomy.

SUMMARY The case of an infant with complete transposition is presented. Embolization occurred from a balloon catheter used in performing a Rashkind septostomy. Additional Indexing Words: Oxygenation Renal infarction T HE USE of atrial septostomy as a temporary means of improving systemic oxygenation in infants with transposition of the great vessels was introduced by Rashkind and Miller in 1966...

[Echocardiographic monitoring of balloon atrial septostomy].

OBJECTIVE To assess balloon atrial septostomy monitored with echocardiography. METHODS From August 1997 to January 2004, 31 infants with congenital heart diseases indicated for balloon atrial septostomy underwent the procedure with exclusive echocardiographic monitoring. Success was defined as the obtainment of an atrial septal defect diameter > 4 mm and ample mobility of its margins. RESUL...

Bedside balloon atrial septostomy on neonatal units.

Traditionally, neonates with transposition of the great arteries are immediately transferred to a cardiac centre. Travelling to the bedside to perform a balloon atrial septostomy and allowing the child to remain there for a few days before transfer is safe, effective, and a good use of medical resources.

Balloon atrial septostomy via the umbilical vein.