Percutaneous closure of atrial septal defects without balloon sizing in adults: Experience of a tertiary referral center
Hasan Kaya 1 * , Faruk Ertaş, Abdulkadir Yıldız, Mustafa Oylumlu, Nihat Polat, Necdet Özaydoğdu, Sait Alan, Mehmet Sıddık Ülgen
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1 Dicle Üniversitesi Tıp Fakültesi, Kardiyoloji Anabilim Dalı, Diyarbakır, Turkey* Corresponding Author

Abstract

Objective: We aimed to evaluate our clinical experience and short-term results of percutaneous closure of secun­dum type atrial septal defects (ASD) in adults.
Methods: We studied 71 patients (49 female, 22 male, mean age 35±14 years) undergoing percutaneous clo­sure of ASD between January 2010-October 2012 in our clinic. All procedures were performed under sedoanalge­sia without balloon sizing. Clinical characteristics of pa­tients, properties of percutaneous closure intervention, complications and short-term results are evaluated.
Results: Defect diameter measured by transesophageal echocardiographic examination was 19.8±6.4 mm. De­vice size used for percutaneous closure was 24.7±6.7 mm. Procedure was successfully performed in 67 patients (94%). Four patients were referred for surgery because of procedural failure. During procedure, a patient developed transient 2nd degree AV block, and another developed device thrombosis. Residual shunt was detected in three patients at first day control echocardiographic examina­tion. In the follow-up of 13±8 months, no residual shunt, embolic or arrhythmic complications were observed.
Conclusion: Percutaneous closure of secundum ASD is a safe and effective method with high success and low complication rates in experienced centers.

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Article Type: Research Article

J Clin Exp Invest, 2013, Volume 4, Issue 1, 67-72

https://doi.org/10.5799/ahinjs.01.2013.01.0236

Publication date: 14 Mar 2013

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