Late-term development of an atrial defect and thrombus formation after device fracture following successful transcatheter closure of an atrial septal defect with a STARFlex device.
Cardiol Young 2017;
27:975-977. [PMID:
27938455 DOI:
10.1017/s1047951116002547]
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Abstract
Development of a new defect following transcatheter closure of an atrial septal defect has yet to be reported. In this study, we present an acutely successful atrial septal defect closure with a STARFlex device, resulting in surgical explantation after discovery of device fracture, thrombus formation, and a second atrial defect 5 years after catheterisation. This case highlights the need for ongoing device surveillance, even in late follow-up.
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