TRANSHEPATIC APPROACH OF PATENT FORAMEN OVALE CLOSURE IN THE SETTING OF
CONGENITAL INFERIOR VENA CAVA ANOMALY
Abstract
Patent foramen ovale (PFO) is the most common interatrial septal
abnormality. The indications for PFO device closure are still being
evaluated, with the most common reason being to prevent cerebrovascular
accidents (CVA) caused by paradoxical embolism of deep vein thrombosis
(DVT) in the lower extremities. This procedure is usually performed
through