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Surgical closure of atrial septal defects in adult patients yields specific clinical and symptomatic outcomes that address ongoing debates regarding the advisability of the procedure in older populations. Novelty: ClaimNovelty.INCREMENTAL. Consensus alignment: ConsensusAlignment.NEUTRAL.

What question did this study set out to answer?

This research aims to evaluate the outcomes of surgical closure of atrial septal defects in adults.

August 1, 1969Archives of Surgery

Atrial Septal Defect: Results of Repair in Adults

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This research aims to evaluate the outcomes of surgical closure of atrial septal defects in adults.
Analyzed outcomes of 56 patients aged 16 years or older who underwent closure from 1956 to 1969.
Compared findings to available literature on surgical intervention and symptomatic outcomes.
Operative treatment showed a favorable view, despite challenges like pulmonary hypertension.
Some patients did not exhibit symptomatic improvement even after successful surgery.

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Supports operative ASD closure in adults; leaves open need for higher-level evidence.

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Christopher Hanlon (1969) studied this question.

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Atrial Septal Defect: Results of Repair in Adults

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