Key result
Retrograde transarterial approach successfully closed an ostium secundum atrial septal defect in a patient with a flaccid interatrial septum and patent foramen ovale after transvenous attempts failed.
Why the study?
Does a retrograde transarterial approach allow successful closure of an atrial septal defect when the percutaneous transvenous approach fails?
Case Report (n=1)
No
Does a retrograde transarterial approach allow successful closure of an atrial septal defect when the percutaneous transvenous approach fails?
A retrograde transarterial approach may be a viable alternative to surgery for ASD closure when the standard percutaneous transvenous approach fails due to anatomical challenges.
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May warrant consideration after failed transvenous ASD closure; leaves open need for prospective validation before wider use.
Emren et al. (2016) conducted a case report in Ostium secundum atrial septal defect (n=1). Retrograde transarterial approach for ASD closure vs. Transfemoral venous approach (failed) was evaluated on Successful device implantation and closure of ASD. Retrograde transarterial approach successfully closed an ostium secundum atrial septal defect in a patient with a flaccid interatrial septum and patent foramen ovale after transvenous attempts failed.
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