Technical considerations for closing secundum atrial septal defect in the small child with the HELEX Septal Occluder via transhepatic access.
We describe closure of an atrial septal defect in a symptomatic 4.6 kg child with the HELEX Septal Occluder (W.L. Gore and Associates, Flagstaff, AZ) via transhepatic approach. Technical considerations are discussed.
Javois
Alexander J
AJ
The Heart Institute for Children, Advocate Hope Children's Hospital, Oak Lawn, Illinois 60453, USA. alexjavois@thic.com
Van Bergen
Andrew H
AH
Husayni
Tarek S
TS
D006328:Cardiac Catheterization; D017023:Coronary Angiography; D004200:Diseases in Twins / Q000628:therapy*; D006344:Heart Septal Defects, Atrial / Q000628:therapy*; D006801:Humans; D007223:Infant; D008297:Male; D019736:Prostheses and Implants; D011474:Prosthesis Design