Aims: To summarise data from studies comparing surgical (SC) versus percutaneous
closure (PC) of atrial septal defects (ASDs). Methods and results: Electronic databases …

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

Background Secundum atrial septal defects (ASDs) are treated by surgical closure (SC) or
transcatheter device closure (TCC). Due to a scarcity of data directly comparing these …

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

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) …

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

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 Clinical outcomes for transcatheter and operative closures of atrial septal
defects (ASDs) are similar. Economic cost for each method has not been well described …