J Korean Soc Echocardiogr.
2004 Dec;12(2):107-110.
A Case of Partial Atrial Septal Defect Patch Closure Dehiscence Diagnosed by Transesophageal Echocardiography
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- 1Department of Internal Medicine, College of Medicine, Kosin University, Busan, Korea. dhugie@naver.com
- 2Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery, College of Medicine, Kosin University, Busan, Korea.
Abstract
- ASD is a common congenital anomaly. A dehiscence of ASD patch closure is extremely rare complication. It can be suspected by the postoperative hemodynamic abnormality. Because of hemodynamic impact, it commonly needs re-operation. A 55-year-old woman with ASD was in hospitalized with partial patch closure dehiscence 7 days after open heart surgery, which was detected by transesophageal echocardiography.
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