Successful occluder removal and reocclusion of an atrial septal defect after occluder immigration to aortic arch: a case report

Atrial septal defect (ASD) is a common congenital heart disease, and currently, transcatheter intervention is the most common clinical treatment method. However, certain complications still occur during the percutaneous process, among which occluder loss and displacement are rare but serious complication. Although the probability of occluder loss and displacement is low, severe cases can endanger life.

Here, we report the case of a patient who underwent ASD closure in which the occluder fell off into the aortic arch, the detached occluder was recovered through catheter intervention, and the patient underwent ASD closure again.

In this case report, we highlight that although percutaneous closure of an ASD is regarded as a routine procedure, clinicians should remember the possibility of complications, especially occluder loss and displacement. Therefore, interventionist should carefully evaluate the situation before intervention closure, establish standardized interventional treatment procedures, and provide timely treatment follow-up.