Early systemic device embolization after transcatheter patent foramen ovale closure.
Serious complications after percutaneous atrial septal abnormality closure are uncommon. We present a case of patent foramen ovale closure with early mobilization of the device and asymptomatic embolization into the descending aorta without sequels. Percutaneous retrieval of the device was successful down to the femoral artery from where it was extracted surgically.
Department of Cardiology, Groupe Hospitalier Bichat-Claude Bernard, Paris, France.
Pierre C
PC
Aubry
Jean-Michel
JM
Juliard
Eric
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Brochet
D000369:Aged, 80 and over; D001013:Aorta, Thoracic; D001018:Aortic Diseases / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000209:etiology* / Q000628:therapy; D001027:Aortography; D017115:Catheter Ablation / Q000009:adverse effects* / Q000295:instrumentation*; D020878:Device Removal; D017548:Echocardiography, Transesophageal; D004617:Embolism / Q000209:etiology*; D005548:Foreign-Body Migration / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000209:etiology* / Q000628:therapy; D006344:Heart Septal Defects, Atrial / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000601:surgery*; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male