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  • Title: [Minimally invasive closure of atrial septal defect without extracorporeal circulation: report of 5 cases].
    Author: Tong J, Yan YS, Qian XM, Chen QQ, Chen KT, Tang XM.
    Journal: Di Yi Jun Yi Da Xue Xue Bao; 2003 Nov; 23(11):1231-2. PubMed ID: 14625196.
    Abstract:
    OBJECTIVE: To review our experience with a new surgical approach for closure of atrial septal defect (ASD) through a minimally invasive method without extracorporeal circulation. METHODS: Five female patients (age range, 7-38 years) with secondary atrial septal defect ranging from 1.8 to 3.4 cm, underwent minimally invasive closure under ultrasonic cardiography guidance. RESULTS: The ASD was closed successfully in all of the 5 cases without residual shunt or displacement of occluder. The mean hospital stay was 7 days. CONCLUSION: This minimally invasive surgical approach is an easy and safe voay for clinical application.
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