Late erosion of Amplatzer septal occluder device resulting in cardiac tamponade.
Publication/Presentation Date
12-1-2014
Abstract
Transcatheter device closure of atrial septal defects (ASDs) is a minimally invasive technique that offers an alternative to conventional surgical repair. There are risks imposed by this technique; however, they compare favourably with risks of surgical closure. Here, we present a case of a 59-year old male with late erosion of an Amplatzer septal occluder device resulting in cardiac tamponade 5 years after device placement. To the best of our knowledge, cardiac tamponade this late after device placement has not yet been reported. Septal occlusion device erosion remains a major issue among the risks imposed by device closure of an ASD. More data are needed to better understand its true causes and possible solutions.
Volume
19
Issue
6
First Page
1074
Last Page
1076
ISSN
1569-9285
Published In/Presented At
Tchantchaleishvili, V., Melvin, A. L., Ling, F. S., & Knight, P. A. (2014). Late erosion of Amplatzer septal occluder device resulting in cardiac tamponade. Interactive cardiovascular and thoracic surgery, 19(6), 1074–1076. https://doi.org/10.1093/icvts/ivu271
Disciplines
Business Administration, Management, and Operations | Health and Medical Administration | Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods
PubMedID
25183740
Department(s)
Administration and Leadership
Document Type
Article