Transjugular approach as a challenging access in PTMC: case report

Saejueng, B.; Tansuphaswadikul, S.; Kanoksin, A.; Hengrussamee, K.; Assavahanrit, J.; Chantadansuwan, T.

Journal of the Medical Association of Thailand 88(7): 997-1002

2005


ISSN/ISBN: 0125-2208
PMID: 16241033
Document Number: 2578
Advantage of transjugular approach in percutaneous mitral commissurotomy (PTMC) of severe mitral stenotic patients with venous drainage anomalies was obtained as the authors' first case experience. This approach should be considered whenever difficulties are encountered in the femoral approach in PTMC case before valve surgery.

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Transjugular approach as a challenging access in PTMC: case report