Dual-device transcatheter closure of a complex fenestrated atrial septal defect

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Authors: Tara Talebi-Talghian, Sirisha Yarlagadda, Cihan Çevik
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Abstract

Fenestrated atrial septal defects pose significant challenges for transcatheter closure due to their complex morphology and the frequent presence of multiple openings. We report a case of a 41-year-old man with cryptogenic stroke found intra-procedurally to have a large, fenestrated ostium secundum atrial septal defect. Successful closure was achieved using two Amplatzer septal occluders—a 24 mm standard and a 30 mm cribriform device. Advanced imaging had a critical role in delineating defect anatomy, guiding individualized device selection, and confirming complete closure. This case highlights the feasibility and safety of dual-device deployment in complex septal anatomies and underscores the importance of comprehensive imaging and flexible interventional strategies in optimizing outcomes. Keywords: Atrial septal defect; Fenestrated ASD; Transcatheter closure; Amplatzer septal occluder; Cribriform Amplatzer device; Dual-device closure.

Fields of Study & Subjects

Cardiovascular and Diving-Related Complications Congenital Heart Disease Studies Cardiac Arrhythmias and Treatments

Publication details

Journal / source
The Southwest Journal of Medicine
Volume
14
Issue
58
Pages
77–81
Publication date
27 January 2026