Publications by authors named "Nai-Xun Xu"
Background: Ruptured sinus of Valsalva aneurysm (RSVA) can be associated with ventricular septal defects or isolated lesions. Percutaneous transcatheter closure of RSVA has been an alternative strategy to surgery. The results of transcatheter closure of the RSVA in 10 patients were presented.
View Article and Find Full Text PDF[Observation on insertion of stents inside of trachea and esophagus bedside when undergoing mechanical ventilation: a report of 5 cases].
Zhongguo Wei Zhong Bing Ji Jiu Yi Xue
February 2007
[Transcatheter closure of ruptured sinus of valsalva aneurysm using Amplatzer duct occluder].
Zhonghua Xin Xue Guan Bing Za Zhi
March 2006
Objective: The present study was conducted to investigate the feasibility and efficacy of transcatheter closure of ruptured sinus of Valsalva aneurysm (RSVA).
Methods: Four patients (3 females) aged 7-57 years with RSVA (3 congenital RSVA and 1 post-surgery RSVA) were involved in the present study. Two-dimensional and color Doppler echocardiography revealed the ruptures of right coronary sinus into right ventricle in all cases.