Trans-jugular Transcutaneous Closure of Atrial Septal Defects with an
Adjustable Curved Sheath Under Echocardiography Guidance
Abstract
Introduction and objectives:Traditional transcatheter closure
of atrial septal defect (ASD) via the femoral vein carries risk of
radiation damage. Transcutaneous closure of ASD under echocardiography
guidance avoids radiation exposure and can be gradually applied. An
alternative is to transcutaneous closure of ASD trans-jugular with an
adjustable curved sheath under echocardiography guidance.
Methods: We retrospectively studied all cases of trans-jugular
transcutaneous closure of ASD with an adjustable curved sheath under
echocardiography guidance in the Heart Center of Henan Province People’s
Hospital between 2016 and December 2022. Results: 156 patients
were included, 74 males and 82 females. Mean age was 6.9 ± 7.4 years and
weight 23.7 ± 14.6 kg. Mean sizes of the ASD and occluder were (9.7 ±
4.7) mm and (14.1 ± 5.7) mm. The mean operation time was (49.6 ± 29.2)
min. No complications such as atrioventricular block, reoperation, or
pericardial effusion occurred. There are 3 patients had a residual
shunt. All patients were followed-up for (38.7 ± 11.0)months. The 3
patients with residual shunt had self-closed at the 3-6-12months
follow-up. There was no complication at follow-up. Conclusion:
Trans-jugular transcutaneous closure of ASD with adjustable curved
sheath under echocardiography guidance is safe, effective and minimally
invasive.