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Late recognition of Gore Helex atrial septal occluder fracture and migration. J Cardiol Cases 2021 Sep;24(3):140-143

Date

09/02/2021

Pubmed ID

34466179

Pubmed Central ID

PMC8380948

DOI

10.1016/j.jccase.2021.02.017

Scopus ID

2-s2.0-85103323948 (requires institutional sign-in at Scopus site)

Abstract

Patent foramen ovale (PFO) closure is indicated in cryptogenic stroke. Percutaneous PFO closure is both feasible and highly efficacious with low incidence of device-related complications. When complications occur, they are usually discovered within 6 weeks of device deployment. We describe the case of a partially embolised and fractured Gore Helex Septal Occluder device recognised nearly 9 years after placement requiring surgical explant. <Learning objective: Device-related complications with patent foramen ovale closure devices are exceeding rare. Our case highlights the need for continued long-term device monitoring with periodic imaging given the ongoing risk for device-related complications.>.

Author List

Tyagi S, Patil H, Cinquegrani M, Pearson P, Joyce L, Garster N, Salinger M

Author

Paul Joseph Pearson MD, PhD Chief, Professor in the Surgery department at Medical College of Wisconsin