In summary, device closure of the ASD has become standard of care for secundum ASD.
ASDs as large as 40 mm diameter can be closed using the ASO devices [28]. Midterm and …

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 …

Transcatheter closure is a widespread technique used to treat secundum atrial septal
defects (ASDs). When compared to surgery, it provides a less invasive approach with …

BACKGROUND: Percutaneous closure of atrial septal defect (ASD) is a valid alternative to
surgical approach. Current device has significantly improved the success rate also in …

Background Transcatheter closure of moderate sized atrial septal defects (ASD) has been
demonstrated to be safe and effective. However, the feasibility of transcatheter closure of …

Objective: The aim of this study is to report our short and mid-term results of intraoperative
device closure (IODC) in large secundum atrial septal defects (ASD), to evaluate its safety …

Background: Transcatheter device closure (TCDC) and intraoperative device closure (IODC)
have emerged as minimally invasive methods in the treatment of secundum atrial septal …

Intermediate-Term Outcome of Transcatheter Secundum Atria! Septal Defect Closure Using
the Bard Clamshell Septal Umbrella Page 1 5. Heyman MA. Patent ductus arteriosus. In: Moss …

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 …

Atrial septal defect (ASD) is one of the most common congenital heart defects, accounting for
7%-10% of all congenital heart disease (CHD) in children and 30%-33% of defects …