Annals of pediatric cardiology
September 8, 2026 · via Europe PMC
Electrosurgery in pediatric catheter interventions.
Sivakumar K.
AI summary — for doctors, generated from the abstract only
This review explains the physics and practical technique of electrosurgery in pediatric catheter interventions.
What was studied
Review of high-frequency current use to cross atretic valves and vessels, recanalize conduits and create communications.
Key findings
- Covers physics and terminology.
- Describes clinical applications.
- Details lab techniques using common catheters.
Clinical relevance
Interventionalists can learn safe technique.
Who should care
Limitations
A review without outcome data.
Reference for operators.
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Abstract
Electrosurgery refers to the use of high-frequency alternating current in continuous mode to cut tissues by generating heat through vaporization of water molecules to hydrogen and hydroxide ions. This aids in transcatheter procedures to open atretic valves or atretic vessels, recanalize occluded blood vessels and conduits, and create new communication between adjacent cardiac chambers that have wide application in different structural and congenital heart diseases. This review aims to provide information on the physics behind electrosurgery, terminology used, and different clinical applications and finally details the practical techniques to be followed in the catheterization laboratory using the commonly available gadgets and catheters.
DOI
10.4103/apc.apc_116_26
PMID
42819716
PMCID
PMC13626620
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