Objectives. To compare the short‐and mid‐term outcomes of surgical (SUR) vs.
transcatheter closure of secundum atrial septal defect (ASD) using Amplatzer septal …

Objectives: This study sought to compare the safety, efficacy and clinical utility of the
Amplatzer septal occluder (ASO) for closure of secundum atrial septal defect (ASD) with …

BACKGROUND: Surgical closure of atrial septal defect (ASD) provides excellent results.
Given the increasing popularity of percutaneous techniques, a comparison between the 2 …

Background. During the past 15 years, closure of a secundum atrial septal defect (ASD) has
moved from a surgical to a percutaneous transcatheter approach. Few long‐term studies of …

Background The most common congenital anomaly in adults is secundum atrial septal
defect (ASD), which can be closed using a surgical or transcatheter approach. Despite the …

Objectives: The purpose of this study was to assess the comparative effectiveness and long-
term safety of transcatheter versus surgical closure of secundum atrial septal defects (ASD) …

Aims Transcatheter closure of secundum atrial septal defects (ASD) with the Amplatzer
septal occluder (ASO) has become a standard procedure in most pediatric and adult …

Objectives: This study sought to assess procedural characteristics, early clinical outcome,
and long-term complications after transcatheter closure of atrial septal defect (ASD) in …

OBJECTIVES Treatment of atrial septal defect (ASD) in adults is still controversial, and with
older age the likelihood of treatment is decreased. The aim of this study was to investigate …

Background: There is a scarcity of data comparing percutaneous and surgical closure of the
secundum atrial septal defect (ASD). Objectives: Assessment of safety and efficacy of both …