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Atrio-aortic erosion caused by Amplatzer Atrial Septal Occluder - a case report.

Christine E KamlaJoscha BuechPhilipp M DoldiChristian HaglGerd JuchemAlexey Dashkevich
Published in: Journal of cardiothoracic surgery (2021)
The atrio-aortic erosion after percutaneous closure of atrial septal defects is a surgical emergency. The more so, since it can be complicated by the absence of specific symptoms. A key-element in the diagnosis of this rare pathology remains the medical history of the patient, which the surgeon has to consider thoroughly and launch the diagnostic sternotomy without delay.
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