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. 2014 Feb;4(1):21–27. doi: 10.3978/j.issn.2223-3652.2014.02.05

Figure 2.

Figure 2

Serial trans esophageal images of balloon assisted device closure of 38.5 mm ASD with 42 mm ASD device. (A) Very large ASD measuring 38.5 mm with deficient posterior rim; (B) Sizing balloon occluding the defect; (C) Device in hour glass shape with either discs in respective atria and waist compressed by inflated balloon; (D) Balloon is deflated and waist expands; (E) Device in good position snuggly holding on after removal of the balloon; (F) Device after deployment. Abbreviation: ASD, atrial septal defect.