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Peer-reviewed veterinary case report

Late recanalization of an atrial septal defect closure device treated with three multifenestrated devices.

Year:
2025
Authors:
Teixeirense PT et al.
Affiliation:
Unimed Piracicaba Hospital · Brazil

Abstract

Late onset of shunts through atrial septal defect (ASD) closure devices is extremely rare and may be related to the reabsorption of polypropylene fabric. We report a case of a 57-year-old patient who, 6 years after the procedure to close the ASD, developed a significant shunt through the occluder and was treated with the implantation of three devices.

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Original publication: https://europepmc.org/article/MED/41948200