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Occlusion of anomalous systemic arterial supply in Scimitar syndrome using the new Amplatz vascular plug IV

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  26 April 2010

Jamie R. Bentham  and
Neil Wilson
Jamie R. Bentham
Affiliation:
Department of Paediatric Cardiology, John Radcliffe Hospital, Oxford, United Kingdom
Neil Wilson*
Affiliation:
Department of Paediatric Cardiology, John Radcliffe Hospital, Oxford, United Kingdom
*
Correspondence to: Dr N. Wilson, MD, Department of Paediatric Cardiology, John Radcliffe Hospital, Oxford, OX3 7BN. Tel: +0044 186 523 1666; Fax: +004 4 186 523 4211; E-mail: Neilwil1@aol.com
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Abstract

Scimitar syndrome is a rare condition often with a separate systemic arterial supply from the abdominal aorta. Occlusion of this systemic arterial supply is frequently performed, though it can be difficult in small patients or in those with tortuous vessels. This case documents use of the new Amplatz vascular plug IV for arterial occlusion. It has major advantages in being able to deliver the device through a 4F catheter without the need to upsize to a dedicated delivery sheath. This is particularly appealing to paediatric practice or to those with difficult anatomy in older patients.

Keywords

Interventioncardiac catheterizationScimitar syndrome
Type
Brief Reports
Information
Cardiology in the Young , Volume 20 , Issue 3 , June 2010 , pp. 349 - 350
Copyright
Copyright © Cambridge University Press 2010

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