Non-surgical correction of Lutembacher syndrome

Ahmed, W.H.; Al-Shaibi, K.F.; Chamsi-Pasha, H.; Abdelmenem, A.

Saudi Medical Journal 24(3): 307-308

2003


ISSN/ISBN: 0379-5284
PMID: 12704512
Document Number: 556491
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.

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