Aortic erosion occurring in over 5 years after Amplatzer septal Occluder implantation for secundum atrial septal defect: a case report

Aortic erosion occurring in over 5 years after Amplatzer septal Occluder implantation for secundum atrial septal defect: a case report

Abstract Background Aortic erosion is a serious complication that usually occurs shortly after Amplazter Septal Occluder (ASO) implantation for atrial septal defect (ASD). Case presentation A seven-year-old girl was diagnosed with secundum ASD without symptoms. Transesophageal echocardiography (TEE)...

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Main Authors: Yasuko Onakatomi, Toshihide Asou, Yuko Takeda, Hideaki Ueda, Motohiko Goda, Munekata Masuda
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2019-09-01
Series:Journal of Cardiothoracic Surgery
Subjects:
Atrial septal defect
Erosion
Amplazter septal occluder
Cardiac tamponade
Aortic rim
Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s13019-019-0982-z

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