Atrial septal closure in adults: surgery versus amplatzer--comparison of results.

Abstract

The success rate of ASD closure is 100% with both procedures and complications are rare. The percutaneous technique, however, permits a shorter hospital stay, involves less morbidity, and, despite sample limitations, seems to be associated with faster anatomical recovery. Therefore, in our opinion, surgical treatment should be reserved for those cases in which closure with an Amplatzer device is not technically or anatomically possible.