Infective endocarditis following implantation of amplatzer atrial septal occluder.

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2005-03-15
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Infective endocarditis is a rare but serious complication following device closure of atrial septal defect. Surgical removal of the device is mandatory in such cases. We report a rare case of polymicrobial endocarditis following implantation of Amplatzer septal occluder in an eight-year-old child.
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Balasundaram RP, Anandaraja S, Juneja R, Choudhary SK. Infective endocarditis following implantation of amplatzer atrial septal occluder. Indian Heart Journal. 2005 Mar-Apr; 57(2): 167-9
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https://imsear.searo.who.int/handle/123456789/4561
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