Occlusion of congenital ventricular septal defects by the buttoned device. "Buttoned device" Clinical Trials International Register.

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Authors

Eleftherios B. Sideris · Neurological Institute of Athens

Kevin Walsh · Neurological Institute of Athens

Jorge Haddad · Neurological Institute of Athens

C. R. Chen · Neurological Institute of Athens

Shufeng Ren · Neurological Institute of Athens

Hema Kulkarni · Neurological Institute of Athens

Abstract

Clinical occlusion of congenital ventricular septal defects was achieved in 16 out of the 18 attempted cases (13 full occlusions). Membranous ventricular septal defect occlusion can be effective and safe if patients and device sizes are carefully selected.

Topics & Keywords

Cardiovascular and Diving-Related Complications Congenital Heart Disease Studies Airway Management and Intubation Techniques

UN Sustainable Development Goals

Good health and well-being

Publication Details

Published in: Heart

Volume 77, Issue 3, pp. 276-279

DOI: 10.1136/hrt.77.3.276

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