Safe Surgical Retrieval of Endothelialized Ventricular Septal Defect Closure Device
DOI:
https://doi.org/10.1532/hsf.2851Keywords:
Surgical retrieval; Endothelialized VSD closure deviceAbstract
Surgical retrieval of endothelialized ventricular septal defect closure devices is associated with significant morbidity. We herein present a technique for the safe removal of such devices (Shanghai Shape Memory Alloy, China) from the heart.
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