A Rare Case of Embolization of a PFO Occluder Device to the Abdominal
Aorta in a Patient with Bicuspid Aortic Valve and Previous Aortic
Coarctation: A Case Report
Abstract
Patent foramen ovale (PFO) is a common congenital defect in adults; its
closure with an occluder device is usually a safe procedure. However, a
rare and potentially fatal complication is the device embolization. We
report a case of a 52-year-old man with bicuspid aortic valve and
surgically corrected aortic coarctation in which a PFO occluder device
migrated to the abdominal aorta. We recommend paying attention to the
risk factors before the intervention (PFO characteristics and multiple
congenital defects) and to the clinical-echocardiographic follow-up, to
prevent, recognize and treat this severe complication as soon as
possible.