Technical considerations for closing secundum atrial septal defect in the small child with the HELEX septal occluder via transhepatic access

We describe closure of an atrial septal defect in a symptomatic 4.6 kg child with the HELEX Septal Occluder (W.L. Gore and Associates, Flagstaff, AZ) via transhepatic approach. Technical considerations are discussed. © 2005 Wiley‐Liss, Inc.

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Published inCatheterization and cardiovascular interventions Vol. 67; no. 1; pp. 127 - 131
Main Authors Javois, Alexander J., Van Bergen, Andrew H., Husayni, Tarek S.
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published Hoboken Wiley Subscription Services, Inc., A Wiley Company 01.01.2006
Subjects
atrial septal defect
Cardiac Catheterization
Coronary Angiography
Diseases in Twins - therapy
Heart Septal Defects, Atrial - therapy
HELEX septal occluder
Humans
Infant
Male
Prostheses and Implants
Prosthesis Design
transhepatic access
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Summary:We describe closure of an atrial septal defect in a symptomatic 4.6 kg child with the HELEX Septal Occluder (W.L. Gore and Associates, Flagstaff, AZ) via transhepatic approach. Technical considerations are discussed. © 2005 Wiley‐Liss, Inc.
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ISSN:1522-1946
1522-726X
DOI:10.1002/ccd.20550