Radiofrequency valvotomy for pulmonary atresia
National Institute for Clinical Excellence
Record ID 32004000851
English
Authors' objectives:
This study aims to assess the current evidence on radiofrequency valvotomy for pulmonary atresia.
Authors' recommendations:
1.1 Current evidence on the safety and efficacy of radiofrequency valvotomy for pulmonary atresia with intact interventricular septum is limited due to the rarity of the condition, but appears adequate to support the use of the procedure for the treatment of seriously ill neonates, provided that normal arrangements are in place for consent, audit and clinical governance.
1.2 Radiofrequency valvotomy for pulmonary atresia with intact interventricular septum should be performed in carefully selected patients in specialist centres with paediatric cardiac surgery facilities.
1.3 The Department of Health runs the UK Central Cardiac Audit Database (UKCCAD) and clinicians are encouraged to enter all patients onto this database (http://www.ccad.org.uk).
Authors' methods:
Overview
Details
Project Status:
Completed
URL for project:
http://www.nice.org.uk/ipcat.aspx?c=56935
Year Published:
2004
English language abstract:
An English language summary is available
Publication Type:
Not Assigned
Country:
England, United Kingdom
MeSH Terms
- Cardiac Surgical Procedures
- Infant, Newborn
- Pulmonary Atresia
Contact
Organisation Name:
National Institute for Clinical Excellence
Contact Address:
MidCity Place, 71 High Holborn, London WC1V 6NA, UK. Tel: +44 020 7067 5800; Fax: +44 020 7067 5801
Contact Name:
nice@nice.nhs.uk
Contact Email:
nice@nice.nhs.uk
Copyright:
National Institute for Clinical Excellence (NICE)
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