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Fig. 3

From: Assessment of degradability and endothelialization of modified poly L-lactic acid (PLLA) atrial septal defect (ASD) occluders over time in vivo

Fig. 3

Steps of pigs implanted with PLLA occluders. (A) Pigs were given tracheal intubation under general anesthesia; the red arrow indicated the atrial septum. (B) Atrial septal puncture; the red arrow indicated the Left atrium. (C, D) The balloon dilates the atrial septum; the red arrow indicated the atrial septum. (E) Left atrial angiography; the red arrow indicated the Left atrium. (F) Ultrasonic measurement of atrial septal defect; the red arrow indicated the ASD. PLLA: poly L-lactide. ASD: atrial septal defect

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Journal of Cardiothoracic Surgery

ISSN: 1749-8090

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