Asymptomatic dislocation of a Watchman left atrial appendage occluder
2018 ◽
Vol 27
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pp. 394-395
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Device dislocation associated with left atrial appendage closure with a Watchman device is rare. Few cases of surgical treatment have been reported. Therefore, surgical options and the effects of the surgery on subsequent operations are unknown. This device was implanted in 2 patients in another hospital because of frequent brain and intestinal bleeding related to coagulation therapy for atrial fibrillation. However, routine echocardiography revealed dislocation from the left atrial appendage orifice in the early and late postoperative periods. Emergency surgical removal of the devices was performed. Perioperative device management and treatment strategies are discussed briefly.
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2021 ◽
Vol 77
(18)
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pp. 955
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2018 ◽
Vol 10
(1)
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pp. 75-76
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2015 ◽
Vol 11
(4)
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pp. 334-340
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2013 ◽
Vol 62
(18)
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pp. C29
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