What caused the pulmonary embolization? Just poor deployment of the device? Pulling too hard during implant and deforming the device? Tricky anatomy? Device failure?
@hoffm426 Actually, I think the device was a little bit smaller than the defect. The defect was measured as 3 cm in diameter, but I think it was larger than this. The device was 4 cm in diameter at the edges of the umbrellas. So, 1-2 mm of excess of the rim did not suffice for the device to remain in place.
What caused the pulmonary embolization? Just poor deployment of the device? Pulling too hard during implant and deforming the device? Tricky anatomy? Device failure?
hoffm426 2 weeks ago
@hoffm426 Actually, I think the device was a little bit smaller than the defect. The defect was measured as 3 cm in diameter, but I think it was larger than this. The device was 4 cm in diameter at the edges of the umbrellas. So, 1-2 mm of excess of the rim did not suffice for the device to remain in place.
mgelevli 2 weeks ago