Highlights a severe complication of aorta-to-right atrial fistula caused by erosion from the Amplatzer septal occluder after ASD closure.
Supports vigilance for late erosion after Amplatzer ASD closure; single case leaves incidence and prevention open.
An aorta-to-right atrial fistula developed within 3 months after closure of an atrial septal defect using the Amplatzer septal occluder. Surgical correction was required. The cause of this complication appears to be erosion into the aorta by the right atrial disk.
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