Modified transjugular approach for percutaneous atrial septal defect closure
Rishi Ashokkumar Bhargava1, Ankur Phatarpekar1, Charan P Lanjewar1
1Department of Cardiology, Seth GSMC and KEM Hospital, Mumbai, Maharashtra, India.
Annals of Pediatric Cardiology
|June 2, 2017
Summary
Transjugular closure is a viable alternative for atrial septal defects (ASDs) when the femoral venous route is not possible. A novel technique successfully closed a moderate ASD in a patient with interrupted inferior vena cava.
Area of Science:
- Cardiology
- Interventional Cardiology
- Medical Devices
Background:
- The femoral venous route is standard for percutaneous atrial septal defect (ASD) closure.
- Anatomical variations or complications can preclude transfemoral access.
