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Ann Thorac Surg 2008;85:672-674. doi:10.1016/j.athoracsur.2007.03.100
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Surgical Removal of an Atrial Septal Defect Closure Device Embolized Into the Pulmonary Trunk by Port Access Technique

Christophe De Decker, MD*, Ruben Hamerlijnck, MD, PhD, Dominique Goosens, MD, Pieter Pletinckx, MD

Department of Cardiac Surgery, Algemeen Ziekenhuis Maria Middelares, Ghent, Belgium

Accepted for publication March 26, 2007.

* Address correspondence to Dr De Decker, Kortrijksesteenweg 1026, Gent, B-9000, Belgium (Email: christophededecker{at}hotmail.com).

It is not obvious to visualize and expose the main trunk of the pulmonary artery through a port access approach. We describe surgical and anesthesiology measures necessary to perform the removal of an atrial septal defect closure device safely and adequately.






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