A Case of Partial Atrial Septal Defect Patch Closure Dehiscence Diagnosed by Transesophageal Echocardiography

ABSTRACT

ASD is a common congenital anomaly. A dehiscence of ASD patch closure is extremely rare complication. It can be suspected by the postoperative hemodynamic abnormality. Because of hemodynamic impact, it commonly needs re-operation. A 55-year-old woman with ASD was in hospitalized with partial patch closure dehiscence 7 days after open heart surgery, which was detected by transesophageal echocardiography.