Abstract
The case report of a 15-year-old patient with an unusual form of atrial septal defect is described. Echocardiography showed separation of the secundum and primum atrial septums due to abnormal posterior and leftward attachment of the primum septum into the roof of the left atrium. The morphology has been variably described as a 'double' atrial septum or 'spiral' atrial septal defect. Despite the technical challenge of this form of atrial septal defect, it was effectively closed by ensuring that all relevant septal structures were incorporated between the discs of the occlusion device. This was associated with a stable position and good medium-term outcome. This contrasts with the experience of others where device embolisation or technical failure has been described.
| Original language | English |
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| Pages (from-to) | K7-K9 |
| Journal | Echo Research and Practice |
| Volume | 2 |
| Issue number | 1 |
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| Publication status | Published - 1 Mar 2015 |
| Externally published | Yes |
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