Comparison of three different atrial septal defect occlusion devices

Am J Cardiol. 1998 Sep 1;82(5):690-2, A9. doi: 10.1016/s0002-9149(98)00391-9.

Abstract

Three different devices were used to close secundum-type atrial septal defects in 28 patients. The "Amplatzer" is associated with an easier and shorter procedure than are the "Sideris Buttoned Device" and the Microvena "Angel Wings" devices.

Publication types

  • Comparative Study

MeSH terms

  • Adolescent
  • Cardiac Catheterization / instrumentation
  • Child
  • Child, Preschool
  • Echocardiography, Transesophageal
  • Female
  • Follow-Up Studies
  • Heart Septal Defects, Atrial / diagnostic imaging
  • Heart Septal Defects, Atrial / therapy*
  • Humans
  • Infant
  • Male
  • Prosthesis Design
  • Prosthesis Implantation*