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Balloon angioplasty of severe aortic coarctation in a newborn, using axillary artery access: The first experience in Turkey [Turk Kardiyol Dern Ars]
Turk Kardiyol Dern Ars. 2016; 44(7): 603-605 | DOI: 10.5543/tkda.2016.60137

Balloon angioplasty of severe aortic coarctation in a newborn, using axillary artery access: The first experience in Turkey

Kemal Nişli, Serra Karaca, Ümrah Aydoğan
İstanbul University İstanbul Medical Faculty Pediatric Cardiology Department

Axillary artery access for demanding interventions in newborns is rarely described, in spite of the many clear advantages. This access route in newborns with critical congenital heart disease is a real alternative to the more commonly used femoral or carotid artery routes. In brief, axillary access is an attractive alternative approach in newborns with complex heart diseases. It is advisable to stop an elective procedure if axillary access is not successful. Presently described is the use of axillary artery access for balloon angioplasty in a newborn with critical aortic coarctation. To the best of our knowledge, it was the first instance in Turkey.

Keywords: Angioplasty, balloon, coronary, axillary artery; aortic coarctation.

How to cite this article
Kemal Nişli, Serra Karaca, Ümrah Aydoğan. Balloon angioplasty of severe aortic coarctation in a newborn, using axillary artery access: The first experience in Turkey. Turk Kardiyol Dern Ars. 2016; 44(7): 603-605

Corresponding Author: Serra Karaca, Türkiye
Manuscript Language: English


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