Key result
Atrial septum remodeling enables immediate complete closure in ~82% of multiple ASD cases.
Why the study?
Multiple nearby atrial septal defects not eligible for transcatheter closure require alternative closure methods, and feasibility of a new atrial septum remodeling technique was investigated.
Does an atrial septum remodeling technique facilitate successful intra-operative device closure of multiple ASDs in adult patients?
Does an atrial septum remodeling technique facilitate successful intra-operative device closure of multiple ASDs in adult patients?
An atrial septum remodeling technique safely and effectively facilitates intra-operative single-device closure of multiple ASDs that are otherwise ineligible for transcatheter closure.
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May support feasibility in select complex ASDs; hypothesis-generating and requires prospective validation before practice change.
Zhu et al. (2011) studied Multiple atrial septal defects (ASDs) (n=11). Atrial septum remodeling technique facilitating intra-operative device closure (IODC) was evaluated on Complete closure of multiple ASDs immediately after the procedure. An atrial septum remodeling technique facilitated successful intra-operative device closure of multiple ASDs, achieving immediate complete closure in 81.8% of patients with no severe complications.
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