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World J Clin Cases. Mar 26, 2023; 11(9): 2084-2090
Published online Mar 26, 2023. doi: 10.12998/wjcc.v11.i9.2084
Transseptal approach for catheter ablation of left-sided accessory pathways in children with Marfan syndrome: A case report
Zi-Yan Dong, Wei Shao, Yue Yuan, Li Lin, Xia Yu, Lang Cui, Zhen Zhen, Lu Gao
Zi-Yan Dong, Wei Shao, Yue Yuan, Li Lin, Xia Yu, Lang Cui, Zhen Zhen, Department of Cardiology, Beijing Children's Hospital, Capital Medical University, Beijing 100045, China
Lu Gao, National Center for Children’s Health, Beijing Children's Hospital, Capital Medical University, Beijing 100045, China
Author contributions: Dong ZY and Shao W designed the study; Dong ZY wrote the original manuscript; Shao W, Yuan Y, Yu X, Cui L, Zhen Z, Gao L reviewed and revised the manuscript; All authors have read and approve the final manuscript.
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Corresponding author: Lu Gao, MD, Chief Physician, National Center for Children’s Health, Beijing Children's Hospital, Capital Medical University, No. 56 South Lish Road, Beijing 100045, China. gaoluga33400122@163.com
Received: December 28, 2022
Peer-review started: December 28, 2022
First decision: February 8, 2023
Revised: February 20, 2023
Accepted: March 3, 2023
Article in press: March 3, 2023
Published online: March 26, 2023
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Core Tip

Core Tip: Left-sided accessory pathways (APs) can be accessed with either a transseptal (TS) or transaortic approach (TA). For children with Marfan syndrome (MFS) who have aortic disease, however, the use of TA can aggravate the disease. We report a case of successful catheter ablation of the left-sided accessory pathway by TS in one such child. The TS approach for catheter ablation of left-sided APs appears to be a safe and effective therapeutic option applicable in older children with MFS, though it requires a certain level of training and experience to perform.