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Percutaneous Closure of Aortopulmonary Fistula During Transcatheter Pulmonary Valve Implantation With Ventricular
Rômulo Torres1, José Fortes1, Guilherme Silva1
1Hospital São Marcelino Champagnat, Curitiba, Paraná, Brazil.
JACC. Case Reports
|July 11, 2025
Abstract:
Aortopulmonary communication after percutaneous pulmonary valve implantation is an uncommon complication. Associated risk factors include acute trauma to the homograft in the setting of aggressive balloon dilatation. A high level of suspicion is required and aortography may be necessary for diagnosis. The presentation can be acute or chronic, and percutaneous approach is possible.

