Massive haemoptysis complicating prosthetic patch pulmonary embolism after atrial septal defect repair.

Abstract

A case is presented of a 43 year old woman with massive haemotypsis secondary to non-thrombotic pulmonary embolism complicating atrial septal defect repair with a prosthetic patch. Non-thrombotic embolus must be considered in the differential diagnosis of massive haemoptysis. (Thorax 1995;50:911-912)

Large Thrombus Formation from Right Atrial Incision Site after Closure of Atrial Septal Defect

“…After the ASD closure, possible complications include pericardial effusion, arrhythmias and thrombus formation. Embolization complications have been reported after ASD closure with transcatheter devices, 9) prosthetic patches 10) and pericardial patches. 11) However, cases of embolization or intracardiac thrombus developed after primary closure of ASD are less common.…”