The versatility of the Amplatzer Septal Occluder for the management of multiple atrial septal defects in a patient with dextrocardia and situs inversus

Bandel, J.W.; Collet, H.C.; Patiño, J.é

Journal of Invasive Cardiology 14(6): 340-342

2002


ISSN/ISBN: 1042-3931
PMID: 12042629
Document Number: 547318
A 7-year-old male was referred for evaluation of a heart murmur heard on routine check-up. Transthoracic echocardiogram revealed the presence of a fenestrated atrial septal defect (ASD) in a dextrocardia with total situs inversus ( mirror image ). Two Amplatzer Septal Occluders (Cook Incorporated, Bloomington, Indiana) were used to successfully occlude the ASDs with no residual shunt.

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