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Published on: February 28, 2012
Transcatheter retrieval of embolized AMPLATZER Septal Occluder
Pravin K Goel1, Aditya Kapoor, Aditya Batra
1Department of Cardiology, Sanjay Gandhi Postgraduate Institute of Medical Sciences, Lucknow 226014, India. golf_pgi@yahoo.co.in
Abstract:
In selected patients, transcatheter closure of atrial septal defects with the AMPLATZER Septal Occluder has yielded excellent results. However, there is a slight risk of device embolization after deployment. We report the case of a 26-year-old woman in whom an embolized AMPLATZER device was retrieved percutaneously from the right pulmonary artery. We also discuss important technical principles for managing this uncommon but potentially severe complication.

