Impact of Transcatheter Closure of Atrial Septal Defects in Pediatric Patients on Body Weight

Impact of Transcatheter Closure of Atrial Septal Defects in Pediatric Patients on Body Weight

Pediatric patients with atrial septal defect (ASD) may have failure to thrive. This study aimed to investigate body weight changes in pediatric patients after transcatheter closure of ASD. Methods: From June 2003 to September 2008, we enrolled 60 pediatric patients who underwent transcatheter closur...

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Main Authors: Mao-Hung Lo, Chien-Fu Huang, Sheung-Fat Ko, Shao-Ju Chien, Ying-Jui Lin, I-Chun Lin, Chi-Di Liang
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Elsevier 2011-07-01
Series:Journal of the Formosan Medical Association
Subjects:
Atrial septal defect
children
transcatheter closure
weight percentile
Online Access:http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0929664611600697

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