| Amplatzer septal occluder found in the thoracic descending aorta by transesophageal echocardiography: A case report. |
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Dae Kee Choi, Sun Kyung Yoon, Ji Hyun Chin, Seung Il Ha, Eun Ho Lee, In Choel Choi |
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Department of Anesthesiology and Pain Medicine, Asan Medical Center, University of Ulsan College of Medicine, Seoul, Korea. icchoi@amc.seoul.kr |
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| Abstract |
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Percutaneous device closure of atrial septal defect (ASD) has proven to be safe and effective, and become a widely accepted option to the surgical repair. However, the embolization of Amplatzer septal occluder (ASO) occurs in about 0.55% to 3.5% of cases, regardless of ASD size, device size, or the physician's expertise. We report a case of embolization of an ASO into the thoracic descending aorta, successfully removed through a surgical approach. |
| Key Words:
Amplatzer septal occluder; Atrial septal defect; Embolization; Thoracic descending aorta; Transesophageal echocardiography |
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