Bacterial endocarditis following atrial septal defect closure using Amplatzer device in a child is extremely rare. We report a 10-year-old girl who developed late bacterial endocarditis, 6 years after placement of an ...
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Bacterial endocarditis following atrial septal defect closure using Amplatzer device in a child is extremely rare. We report a 10-year-old girl who developed late bacterial endocarditis, 6 years after placement of an Amplatzer atrial septal occluder device. Successful explantation of the device and repair of the resultant septal defect was carried out using a homograft patch. The rare occurrence of this entity prompted us to highlight the importance of a closed long-term follow up, review the management and explore preventive strategies for similar patients who have multiple co-morbidities and a cardiac device. A high index of suspicion is warranted particularly in pediatric patients.
项目大事记/CHRONOLOGY竞赛(一等奖)/Competition(1st Prize):2001规划设计起始时间/Start of Planning:11/2001施工起始时间/Start of Construction:08/2003投入使用/Opening:20/10/2007-21/10/2007项目参数/PROJECT DATA用地面积/...
项目大事记/CHRONOLOGY竞赛(一等奖)/Competition(1st Prize):2001规划设计起始时间/Start of Planning:11/2001施工起始时间/Start of Construction:08/2003投入使用/Opening:20/10/2007-21/10/2007项目参数/PROJECT DATA用地面积/Site Area:约25 000m2/Approx. 25 000m2建筑毛面积/Gross Floor Area:约73 000m2(除坡道)=100%/Approx.73 000m2(excluding ramps)=100%地上建筑毛面积/Gross Floor Area above ground:约28 500m2=40%/Approx.28 500m2=40%地下建筑毛面积/Gross Floor Area underground:约44 500m2=60%/Approx.44 500m2=60%
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