"I see the light!" trans-carotid balloon valvuloplasty in neonates and small infants utilizing continuous trans-esophageal echo guidance.

Continuous echo guidance may add to the safety of neonatal aortic balloon valvuloplasty Trans-carotid access is an alternative route to aortic balloon valvuloplasty in neonates Proof of preferred procedure (surgical or catheter based), procedure setting, and access site remains elusive as the disease is infrequent and single center experience remains small.