"Cobra-like" deformation of an Amplatzer septal occluder

Authors
Mazic, U Gavora, P Masura, J
Citation
U. Mazic et al., "Cobra-like" deformation of an Amplatzer septal occluder, PEDIAT CARD, 22(3), 2001, pp. 253-254
Citations number
10
Categorie Soggetti
Pediatrics
Journal title
PEDIATRIC CARDIOLOGY
ISSN journal
01720643 → ACNP
Volume
22
Issue
3
Year of publication
2001
Pages
253 - 254
Database
ISI
SICI code
0172-0643(200105/06)22:3<253:"DOAAS>2.0.ZU;2-O
Abstract
Transcatheter occlusion of secundum atrial septal defects using Amplatzer s eptal occluders (ASOs) is a safe, simple, and effective alternative to surg ical closure. We present the first report of a "cobra-like" shape deformati on of the device encountered during inappropriate positioning. The complica tion is reversible and is easily avoidable.