Amplatzer septal occluder

Case contributed by Dr Mark Holland

Diagnosis certain

Presentation

Outpatient follow up

Patient Data

Age: 27

Gender: Female

From the case: Amplatzer septal occluder

X-ray

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Frontal

An Amplatzer septal occluder is in place.

Case Discussion

AMPLATZER Septal Occluder (ASO) is designed for atrial septal defect (ASD) closure. Nitinol mesh with polyester fabric is formed into a double-disc that apposes the septal wall on each side of the foramen/ defect and it then facilitates tissue in-growth after placement.