Open surgical removal of a migrated WATCHMAN device combined with a modified maze procedure was successfully performed, resulting in normal sinus rhythm at 2-month follow-up.
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Highlights the risk of WATCHMAN device migration and the potential need for surgical retrieval.
The WATCHMAN™ atrial appendage closure device is designed to reduce the risk of stroke in patients with nonvalvular atrial fibrillation who are not suitable candidates for long-term oral anticoagulation therapy. However, the device also carries small risks, including procedural complications such as device migration, embolization, or pericardial effusion. We describe a case of WATCHMAN device migration requiring surgical retrieval.
Saleeb et al. (Mon,) conducted a case report in Migrated WATCHMAN device in nonvalvular atrial fibrillation (n=1). Open surgical removal of WATCHMAN device and modified maze procedure was evaluated on Successful device extraction and clinical recovery. Open surgical removal of a migrated WATCHMAN device combined with a modified maze procedure was successfully performed, resulting in normal sinus rhythm at 2-month follow-up.
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