Fig. 2From: A life-saving case of cardiopulmonary arrest with cardiac tamponade caused by erosion 6 years after percutaneous atrial septal defect closure: a case reportOperative view. A fistula was formed by the erosion in the area from the left atrium to the aortic root. There was no apparent extracardiac prolapse of the device. An autologous pericardial patch was formed during erosion to reinforce the left atrial wall. The aortic wall was sutured directly and repairedBack to article page