Percutaneous closure of a ruptured sinus of Valsalva aneurysm using the Amplatzer Duct Occluder

Catheter Cardiovasc Interv. 2003 Mar;58(3):406-11. doi: 10.1002/ccd.10401.

Abstract

Sinus of Valsalva aneurysms are rare congenital anomalies. When they rupture, they can lead to the development of biventricular failure as a result of systemic-pulmonary shunting. Surgical repair has been the traditional treatment for these aneurysms. We present a case of a 54 year old man in whom a ruptured sinus of Valsalva aneurysm was successfully closed using a catheter-based approach with the Amplatzer Duct Occluder.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Aortic Aneurysm / complications*
  • Aortic Aneurysm / diagnosis
  • Aortic Aneurysm / surgery*
  • Aortic Rupture / diagnosis
  • Aortic Rupture / etiology*
  • Aortic Rupture / surgery*
  • Aortography
  • Balloon Occlusion*
  • Blood Vessel Prosthesis Implantation*
  • Echocardiography, Transesophageal
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Middle Aged
  • Sinus of Valsalva / diagnostic imaging*
  • Sinus of Valsalva / surgery*