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Fig. 1 | Journal of Cardiothoracic Surgery

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From: A life-saving case of cardiopulmonary arrest with cardiac tamponade caused by erosion 6 years after percutaneous atrial septal defect closure: a case report

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Computed tomography scan shows pericardial effusion with no evidence of aortic dissection. a Pericardial fluid accumulates near the transverse pericardial sinus, suggestive of erosion. b, c The edge of the Amplatzer septal occluder was in contact with the aortic wall from the anterior wall of the left atrium, adjacent to the aortic root. d The pericardial effusion was circumferential

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