RETROGRADE TRANSCATHETER CLOSURE OF VENTRICULAR SEPTAL DEFECTS IN CHILDREN USING THE AMPLATZER DUCT OCCLUDER II DEVICE

Routine anterograde closure of ventricular septal defects (VSDs) is well established. The technique however is complex, and requires the creation of an arteriovenous loop. We describe a new technique for transcatheter closure using a retrograde single catheter approach. 77 symptomatic children (42