Histopathological workup of an Amplatzer atrial septal defect occluder after surgical removal

Matthias Sigler, Christian Jux, Peter Ewert

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Abstract

We present results of the histopathological work-up of an atrial septal defect occluder that was explanted 15 months after interventional implantation due to a significant residual shunt. Complete endothelialization of the surface and a mild inflammatory reaction was demonstrated.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)775-776
Number of pages2
JournalPediatric Cardiology
Volume27
Issue number6
DOIs
StatePublished - Dec 2006
Externally publishedYes

Keywords

  • Atrial septal defect
  • Congenital heart disease
  • Histology
  • Interventional therapy

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