OBJECTIVE--To report initial experiences with transcatheter occlusion of atrial septal defects
using a new occlusion device. SUBJECTS--10 children aged 1.1 to 14.9 years. INCLUSION …

Transcatheter device closure of secundum atrial septal defects (ASD) has become an
accepted treatment modality. Currently, the only device that can be used for large defects is …

Transcatheter occlusion of ostium secundum atrial septal defects (ASD) with the buttoned
device has been shown to be feasible, effective, and safe. The final decision to implant the …

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 compare the safety, efficacy and clinical utility of the
Amplatzer septal occluder (ASO) for closure of secundum atrial septal defect (ASD) with …

Objectives: This study sought to analyze the safety, efficacy, and follow-up results of
percutaneous closure of secundum atrial septal defect (ASD) in young children …

We are reporting the worldwide experience in closing atrial septal defects (ASDs) in children
and adults using the Amplatzer Septal Occluder (ASO) as of July 2000. The outcome …

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 …

Objectives: The goal of this study was to report the early and late complications experienced
in atrial septal defect (ASD) transcatheter closure. Background: Atrial septal defect …

Surgical repair remains the standard for closure of secundum atrial septal defect (ASD).
Although satisfactory results have been reported for transcatheter occlusion of these defects …