Transcatheter occlusion of multiple aortopulmonary collateral arteries for post-operative heart fail

• 作 者: TANG Liang ZHOU Sheng-hua
• 机 构: Department of Cardiology, Second Xiangya Hospital, Central South University, Changsha, Hunan 410011,
• 出 处: 中华医学杂志（英文版）
• 发表日期: 2011年6期
• 关键词: transcatheter occlusion aortopulmonary collaterals vascular plug

A 10-year-old boy who had previously undergone surgical correction for tetralogy of Fallot was referred for cardiac catheterization because of recurrent symptomatic postoperative heart failure owing to major aortopulmonary collateral arteries (MAPCAs). A successful occlusion of these MAPCAs was achieved percutaneously using the Amplatzer vascular plug and a detachable coil. Transcatheter occlusion of MAPCAs after surgical correction is an effective method for treatment of post-operative heart failure.