Metal allergy to Amplatzer occluder device presented as severe bronchospasm.
Percutaneous closure of an atrial septal defect has become increasingly popular among interventional cardiologists. With this relatively new technology being more widespread, it is important to acknowledge any device-related complications. We report a case of severe bronchospasm secondary to a metal allergy after an atrial septal defect device closure requiring device removal.
Khodaverdian
Reza A
RA
Division of Cardiothoracic Surgery, University of Utah, Salt Lake City, Utah 84132, USA. rkhoda@yahoo.com
Jones
Kent W
KW
D000328:Adult; D001672:Biocompatible Materials / Q000009:adverse effects; D001986:Bronchial Spasm / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000209:etiology* / Q000601:surgery; D020878:Device Removal; D004621:Embolization, Therapeutic / Q000009:adverse effects / Q000295:instrumentation*; D005260:Female; D005500:Follow-Up Studies; D006344:Heart Septal Defects, Atrial / Q000628:therapy*; D006801:Humans; D006967:Hypersensitivity / Q000150:complications* / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000601:surgery; D008670:Metals / Q000009:adverse effects* / Q000276:immunology; D055989:Septal Occluder Device / Q000009:adverse effects*
D001672:Biocompatible Materials; D008670:Metals