A rare complication of atrial septal occluders: diagnosis by transthoracic echocardiography

J Am Soc Echocardiogr. 2006 Jun;19(6):836.e5-8. doi: 10.1016/j.echo.2006.01.027.

Abstract

Atrial septal defect transcatheter occlusion techniques have become a reliable alternative to surgical procedures. Possible complications can derive from unfavorable anatomy of the defect and over-dimensioning of the device. We describe the first case ever reported of anterior mitral leaflet perforation caused by an atrial septal occluder. The diagnosis was performed by conventional echocardiography and 3 dimensions helped for a more accurate anatomic definition. Device removal, atrial septal defect closure, and repair of the mitral tear were then successfully performed.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Echocardiography*
  • Heart Septal Defects, Atrial / complications
  • Heart Septal Defects, Atrial / diagnostic imaging
  • Heart Septal Defects, Atrial / surgery*
  • Heart Valve Prosthesis / adverse effects*
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Mitral Valve / diagnostic imaging*
  • Mitral Valve / injuries*
  • Mitral Valve / surgery
  • Rare Diseases / complications
  • Rare Diseases / diagnostic imaging
  • Wounds, Penetrating / diagnostic imaging*
  • Wounds, Penetrating / etiology*