Emergency surgery for embolisation of Amplatzer device into the left atrium.

Occlusion of secundum atrial septal defects (ASD) by means of percutaneous transcatheter systems is increasingly used in clinical practice. A variety of different types and models of septal occluder devices are available nowadays, amongst which the Amplatzer device (Amplatzer Medical, Golden Valley, MN, U.S.

New xenograft valved conduit (Contegra) for right ventricular outflow tract reconstruction.

Background: The well-known flaws of existing valved conduits for reconstruction of the right ventricular outflow tract (RVOT) continue to stimulate research for the elusive "perfect" conduit. In this study, we describe our experience with a glutaraldehyde-treated bovine jugular vein valved conduit (Contegra).

Methods: 55 years underwent implantation of a Contegra conduit.