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Non-surgical correction of Lutembacher syndrome.

Authors :
Ahmed WH
Al-Shaibi KF
Chamsi-Pasha H
Abdelmenem A
Source :
Saudi medical journal [Saudi Med J] 2003 Mar; Vol. 24 (3), pp. 307-8.
Publication Year :
2003

Abstract

Lutembacher syndrome is the combination of congenital atrial septal defect and acquired mitral stenosis. The condition is usually treated surgically. We describe a patient treated percutaneously with a combined Inoue balloon valvuloplasty and septal defect closure using the Amplatzer septal occlusion device.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
0379-5284
Volume :
24
Issue :
3
Database :
MEDLINE
Journal :
Saudi medical journal
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
12704512