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Can the Gore Septal Occluder be successfully used for transcatheter closure of complex atrial septal defects?
Can the Gore Septal Occluder be successfully used for transcatheter closure of complex atrial septal defects?
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The Gore Septal Occluder can be successfully utilized for transcatheter closure of complex atrial septal defects, including lateral tunnel fenestrations and long tunnel PFOs.
Complex atrial anatomy continues to challenge transcatheter device closure of septal defects. Devices and technology continue to evolve. We report three cases from our institution where the new Gore Septal Occluder was utilized for the closure of a lateral tunnel fenestration, a moderate-sized secundum atrial septal defect and a long tunnel patent foramen ovale. Each case highlights the successful use of this new generation device in challenging circumstances.
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