Blade consolidation of multiple atrial septal defects: a novel approach to transcatheter closure

The Amplatzer atrial septal defect occlusion device has gained popularity for the nonoperative closure of secundum-type defects. We describe a case of multiple atrial septal defects that were "consolidated" into a single defect using blade atrial septostomy for successful closure with sing...

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Published in:Pediatric cardiology 2004-11, Vol.25 (6), p.671-674
Main Authors: Chun, T U H, Gruenstein, D H, Cripe, L H, Beekman, 3rd, R H
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Balloon Occlusion - instrumentation
Cardiac Catheterization
Child
Echocardiography
Echocardiography, Transesophageal
Heart Septal Defects, Atrial - diagnostic imaging
Heart Septal Defects, Atrial - therapy
Humans
Male
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Summary:The Amplatzer atrial septal defect occlusion device has gained popularity for the nonoperative closure of secundum-type defects. We describe a case of multiple atrial septal defects that were "consolidated" into a single defect using blade atrial septostomy for successful closure with single Amplatzer device.
ISSN:0172-0643
1432-1971
DOI:10.1007/s00246-003-0610-4