Tracking the Brockenbrough needle
by Harikrishnan S S, Harikrishnan Krishnakumar Nair

Percutaneous Mitral Valvotomy

by Harikrishnan S
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The needle most commonly used is a Brockenbrough needle (Medtronic). This needle is an 18-gauge hollow tube that tapers distally to 21 gauge. The proximal end has a flange with an arrow that points to the direction of the needle tip.

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