Serum Nickel and Titanium Levels after Transcatheter Closure of Atrial Septal Defects with Amplatzer Septal Occluder

Introduction. There is a concern about release of nickel and titanium after implantation of nitinol-containing devices. Objective. To evaluate serum nickel and titanium release after implantation of Amplatzer occluder. Materials and methods. In 38 pediatric patients with no history of nickel sensiti...

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Main Authors: Ozlem Elkiran, Cemsit Karakurt, Gulendam Kocak, Cagatay Taskapan
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Wiley 2019-01-01
Series:Cardiology Research and Practice
Online Access:http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2019/7891746
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