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 …

OBJECTIVES. The goals were to assess the frequency of spontaneous closure of isolated
secundum atrial septal defect in children and to identify predictors of spontaneous atrial …

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

Background The minimal right vertical infra-axillary thoracotomy could be a safe and
cosmetic alternative to standard median sternotomy. This study reviews our results and …

Objectives: We compared the effectiveness and cost of percutaneous occlusion using an
Amplatzer septal occluder (ASO)(AGA Medical Corp., Golden Valley, Minnesota) device …

BACKGROUND: Development of nonsurgical techniques for closure of atrial septal defects
(ASD) has prompted reevaluation of current surgical outcomes with an emphasis on less …

Objective: We evaluated the mid-term results of the right axillary incision used for the repair
of various congenital heart defects. Methods: All the patients who were operated with this …

Objectives: We sought to prove that device closure of atrial septal defect (ASD) in older
patients not only improves cardiac function but also results in symptomatic relief by …

The objective of this study was to determine the initial safety and results of unrestricted multi-
institution routine community use of the Amplatzer Septal Occluder (ASO) for atrial septal …