Korean J Anesthesiol.
2009 Apr;56(4):453-456. 10.4097/kjae.2009.56.4.453.
Amplatzer septal occluder found in the thoracic descending aorta by transesophageal echocardiography: A case report
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- 1Department of Anesthesiology and Pain Medicine, Asan Medical Center, University of Ulsan College of Medicine, Seoul, Korea. icchoi@amc.seoul.kr
- KMID: 2236536
- DOI: http://doi.org/10.4097/kjae.2009.56.4.453
Abstract
- Percutaneous device closure of atrial septal defect (ASD) has proven to be safe and effective, and become a widely accepted option to the surgical repair. However, the embolization of Amplatzer septal occluder (ASO) occurs in about 0.55% to 3.5% of cases, regardless of ASD size, device size, or the physician's expertise. We report a case of embolization of an ASO into the thoracic descending aorta, successfully removed through a surgical approach.
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