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Update on Transcatheter Device Closure of Congenital Septal Defects
Purpose of ReviewThe goal of this paper is to review currently available devices for closure of atrial septal defects (ASDs) and ventricular septal...
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Migration of the left atrial appendage closure device to the aorta
Percutaneous closure of the left atrial appendage may be indicated in patients with contraindications to anticoagulation therapy, for example, after...
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Management of PDA device closure complicated by severe hemolysis by transcatheter retrieval and deployment of new device
BackgroundHemolysis after Patent ductus arteriosus (PDA) device closure is rare. Although in most cases, hemolysis settles on its own; however, in...
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Perventricular device closure of the ventricular septal defects in children-first experience in the United Arab Emirates
BackgroundVentricular septal defect (VSD) is the most common congenital cardiac malformation, accounting for approximately 30% of congenital heart...
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Off-label use of muscular VSD device for closure of a rare congenital portosystemic shunt
BackgroundCongenital portosystemic shunt (CPSS) is a vascular malformation in which portal blood drains toward the systemic circulation, leading to...
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Transfemoral Perimembranous Ventricular Septal Defect Device Closure in Infants Weighing ≤ 10 kg
Transcatheter closure of Perimembranous VSDs (PMVSD) remains challenging particularly in infants. The aim of this study is to evaluate the efficacy...
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Left atrial appendage closure in a patient previously implanted with an interatrial shunt device: a case report
Patients with previous interatrial shunt device (IASD) implantation may face greater challenges during future left atrial interventional procedures....
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Safety and Short-Term Outcomes for Infants < 2.5 kg Undergoing PDA Device Closure: A C3PO Registry Study
To evaluate short-term procedural outcomes and safety for infants < 2.5 kg who underwent catheterization with intended patent ductus arteriosus (PDA)...
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Percutaneous VA-ECMO from Cannulation to Decannulation: Novel Use of a Vascular Closure Device in Pediatrics
VA-ECMO can be lifesaving in cardiogenic shock in children. While surgical vascular repair is the current standard of care for decannulation, it...
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Reverse-traction skin-stretching device for primary closure of large skin defects
The tension in the skin margin of a wound is the major determinant for wound healing. The difficulty of primary closure for large skin defects due to...
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Validation study of new left atrial appendage closure device measurement by two-dimensional and three-dimensional transesophageal echocardiography
BackgroundIn left atrial appendage closure using WATCHMAN FLX, accurate device measurement by transesophageal echocardiography (TEE) is important. We...
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Feasibility of contrast-free left atrial appendage closure with WATCHMAN FLX device for patients with chronic kidney disease
Contrast media are generally necessary for transcatheter left atrial appendage closure (LAAC), however, it should be avoided in patients with chronic...
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Use of a new vertical traction device for early traction-assisted staged closure of congenital abdominal wall defects: a prospective series of 16 patients
PurposeAbdominal wall closure in patients with giant omphalocele (GOC) and complicated gastroschisis (GS) remains to be a surgical challenge. To...
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‘Post-Close’ Femoral Arterial Haemostasis at Endovascular Aneurysm Repair using a Dedicated Large-Bore Vascular Closure Device: A Prospective Real-World Audit
PurposePercutaneous access for endovascular aneurysm repair (EVAR) is commonplace, with its attendant benefits. The combination of continued...
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Institutional Trend in Device Selection for Transcatheter PDA Closure in Premature Infants
We report our experience with transcatheter patent ductus arteriosus (PDA) closure in premature infants and compare patients grouped by the device...
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Comparison of left atrial appendage measurements between conventional transesophageal echocardiography and “Virtual TEE” reconstructed from computed tomography for pre-procedural planning of device closure
For pre-procedural planning of left atrial appendage (LAA) closure, sizing is crucial. Although transesophageal echocardiography (TEE) is a standard...
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Clinical relevance of incomplete device endothelialization after left atrial appendage closure
PurposeThis study aimed to assess the incidence, potential risk factors and clinical impact of incomplete device endothelialization(IDE) after left...
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Transaneurysmal Occlusion of Complicated Common Femoral Artery Pseudoaneurysms Using the Angio-Seal Closure Device—A Promising Technique
PurposePseudoaneurysm (PSA) develo** after catheter examinations is one of the most frequent vascular complications and a nonsurgical technique...
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A large type I right pulmonary artery to left atrium fistula: underwent successful percutaneous device closure with duct occluder—a rare case report
BackgroundPulmonary artery to left atrium fistula is an unusual structural cause of silent cyanosis. Only less than 100 cases have been reported so...
