Aorta to right atrial fistula following transcatheter closure of an atrial septal defect.
The percutaneous transcatheter closure of atrial septal defects (ASDs) has become an acceptable alternative to surgical repair. The investigators present a case of aorta-to-right atrial fistula after the closure of an ASD using the Amplatzer septal occluder (ASO). After the surgical removal of the ASO, the ASD patch closure, and the repair of the fistula, the patient eventually recovered.
Jang
Gi-Young
GY
Department of Pediatric Cardiology, Sejong Heart Institute, Sejong General Hospital, Bucheon, Korea. jgynhg@dreamwiz.com
Lee
Jae-Young
JY
Kim
Soo-Jin
SJ
Shim
Woo-Sup
WS
Lee
Chang-Ha
CH
D001013:Aorta, Thoracic; D001018:Aortic Diseases / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000209:etiology* / Q000601:surgery; D006328:Cardiac Catheterization / Q000009:adverse effects*; D006348:Cardiac Surgical Procedures / Q000379:methods; D017548:Echocardiography, Transesophageal; D005260:Female; D006325:Heart Atria; D006344:Heart Septal Defects, Atrial / Q000628:therapy*; D006801:Humans; D008875:Middle Aged; D016157:Vascular Fistula / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000209:etiology* / Q000601:surgery