Korean J Pediatr.  2014 Jul;57(7):297-303. 10.3345/kjp.2014.57.7.297.

Comprehensive understanding of atrial septal defects by imaging studies for successful transcatheter closure

• Song J

• KMID: 2284103
• DOI: http://doi.org/10.3345/kjp.2014.57.7.297

Abstract

Transcatheter closure of atrial septal defects has become a popular procedure. The availability of a preprocedural imaging study is crucial for a safe and successful closure. Both the anatomy and morphology of the defect should be precisely evaluated before the procedure. Three-dimensional (3D) echocardiography and cardiac computed tomography are helpful for understanding the morphology of a defect, which is important because different defect morphologies could variously impact the results. During the procedure, real-time 3D echocardiography can be used to guide an accurate closure. The safety and efficiency of transcatheter closures of atrial septal defects could be improved through the use of detailed imaging studies.

Keyword

Atrial heart septal defects; Vascular access device; Echocardiography; X-ray computed tomography scanner

MeSH Terms

Echocardiography
Echocardiography, Three-Dimensional
Heart Septal Defects, Atrial*
Tomography Scanners, X-Ray Computed
Vascular Access Devices