Transcatheter closure of secundum atrial septal defects using amplatzer device

Objective: To evaluate the feasibility of transcatheter closure of secundum atrial septal defects using Amplatzer occluder device.This paper, however, is to report on our clinical research with this device. Methods: Between August in 1997 to September in 1999, secundum atrial septal defects for 30 patients was diagnosed. Results: The device was placed correctly in all patients. There was immediate and complete closure in all patients. There was no episode of device embolization or any other complication. From first day to 1 year after operation, there was complete closure of the ASD in all patients. Conclusion: Transcatheter closure of secundum atrial septal defects using Amplatzer occluder device was an efficient nonsurgical method.