Migration of Atrial Septal Defect Closure Device due to Coughing

Abstract

Percutaneous device closure of atrial septal defect (ASD) has emerged as an alternative to traditional surgical closure. Percutaneous device closure has advantages including less surgical morbidity, avoidance of a scar and reduced hospitalization duration compared with surgical closure and high success rate. However, some complications after procedure require immediate surgery. We report a rare complication of migration of ASD occluder into the left ventricle due to coughing.