Case report demonstrates successful percutaneous intervention for atrial vegetation in an infant, suggesting safe options for fragile patients.
The patient, the first of twins, weighed 714 g at birth. On day 14, ultrasound revealed a large methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus -induced atrial vegetation; the tumour grew to 6 mm by day 19. Percutaneous removal was selected due to the risk of pulmonary embolism. We used a three-loop EN Snare system. The procedure was safe and successful.
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