Perforation of the atrial wall and aortic sinus after closure of an atrial septal defect with an Atriasept occluder: a case report
Abstract Background While the perforation of the atrial wall and aortic sinus after closure of an atrial septal defect (ASD) is rare, it’s life-threatening, with rapid progress and high mortality. To the best of our knowledge, 21 similar cases have been reported since 1976. Case presentation We repo...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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BMC
2021-03-01
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Series: | Journal of Cardiothoracic Surgery |
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Online Access: | https://doi.org/10.1186/s13019-021-01441-x |