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Successful occlusion of a coronary arteriovenous fistula using an Amplatzer duct occluder
M Sadiq1, J L Wilkinson, S A Qureshi
1Department of Paediatric Cardiology, Punjab Institute of Cardiology, Lahore, Pakistan. drmasood@wol.net.pk
Cardiology in the Young
|March 10, 2001
Abstract:
In an 11-year old boy with a large coronary arteriovenous fistula between the left coronary artery and the right atrium, we achieved successful closure using a 10-8 Amplatzer Duct Occluder introduced from the right internal jugular vein. Angiography 6 weeks later showed complete occlusion of the fistula, with normal opacification of the left coronary arterial system. This technique may be used as an alternative to coils and surgery in selected patients.