Transcatheter closure of a posttraumatic ventricular septal defect with anAmplatzer occluder device

Authors
Bauriedel, G Redel, DA Schmitz, C Welz, A Schild, HH Luderitz, B
Citation
G. Bauriedel et al., Transcatheter closure of a posttraumatic ventricular septal defect with anAmplatzer occluder device, CATHET C IN, 53(4), 2001, pp. 508-512
Citations number
8
Categorie Soggetti
Cardiovascular & Respiratory Systems
Journal title
CATHETERIZATION AND CARDIOVASCULAR INTERVENTIONS
ISSN journal
15221946 → ACNP
Volume
53
Issue
4
Year of publication
2001
Pages
508 - 512
Database
ISI
SICI code
1522-1946(200108)53:4<508:TCOAPV>2.0.ZU;2-6
Abstract
Cardiac traumatization may lead to severe complications. Transcatheter clos ure of a postraumatic ventricular septa) defect (VSD) was successfully done using an Amplatzer septa) occluder in a man who had previously undergone s urgery for myocardial fissure and mitral valve dysfunction. In selected cas es, the percutaneous approach may be a valuable option to close muscular VS Ds. (C) 2001 Wiley-Liss, Inc.