| Literature DB >> 16951839 |
Edmundo Clarindo Oliveira1, Helder Machado Pauperio, Bráulio Muzzi Ribeiro Oliveira, Rogério Augusto Pinto da Silva, Fabrício Maia Torres Alves, Gustavo Lobato Adjuto.
Abstract
The percutaneous closure of ostium secundum (OS) atrial septal defect (ASD) is a well-established procedure and is today considered the treatment of choice due to its good results and low morbidity and mortality. The procedure is routinely performed through the inferior vena cava (IVC). However, this route of access is not always available due to the obstruction or congenital absence of the IVC. We will present a case of ASD closure by means of transhepatic puncture due to the impossibility of using the IVC.Entities:
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Year: 2006 PMID: 16951839 DOI: 10.1590/s0066-782x2006001500019
Source DB: PubMed Journal: Arq Bras Cardiol ISSN: 0066-782X Impact factor: 2.000