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  • Title: Transcatheter closure of aortocaval fistula with the amplatzer duct occluder.
    Author: Godart F, Haulon S, Houmany M, Francart C, Brevière GM, Rey C, Koussa M.
    Journal: J Endovasc Ther; 2005 Feb; 12(1):134-7. PubMed ID: 15683265.
    Abstract:
    PURPOSE: To report percutaneous closure of aortocaval fistulas with the Amplatzer Duct Occluder. CASE REPORTS: An aortocaval fistula was diagnosed after surgical repair of an abdominal aortic aneurysm in a 73-year-old man. A 3-year-old girl was treated for a congenital aortocaval fistula in another case. An 8 x 6-mm Amplatzer Duct Occluder was introduced via a 6-F introducer in each case, successfully occluding the fistulous track. Both patients are well and without any echocardiographic evidence of a shunt at 6 months. CONCLUSIONS: In selected patients, transcatheter closure of aortocaval fistula with the Amplatzer Duct Occluder could be an alternative to open surgery. Further evaluation is necessary.
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