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Development of catheter-based treatment of patent ductus arteriosus: a medium-sized centre experience.
MedLine Citation:
PMID:  19303578     Owner:  NLM     Status:  MEDLINE    
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
BACKGROUND: Despite the availability of effective devices, percutaneous closure of patent ductus arteriosus (PDA) can be challenging in some situations.
AIM: To describe our initial experience of percutaneous PDA closure.
METHODS: Between 2001 and 2007, 73 consecutive patients aged 3 months to 70 years underwent transcatheter PDA closure. An Amplatzer duct occluder (ADO) was chosen for ducts greater than 2 mm (n=50) and a Detachable coil (DC) for smaller ducts (n=23).
RESULTS: The diameter of the ducts ranged from 1 to 7.2 (mean 2.9+/-1.3) mm. The prostheses were implanted successfully in all patients. The complete closure rate reached 98% in the ADO group and 100% in the DC group at 12 months. Four (5.4%) patients showed asymptomatic device protrusion: three patients (5, 6 and 10 kg) into the aortic isthmus and one patient (7 kg) into the pulmonary artery (PA). One patient (7 kg) experienced transient severe bradycardia due to pulmonary air embolism. Another patient (3.3 kg) had a permanent asymptomatic occlusion of the femoral artery. In a third patient (17 kg), the ADO migrated asymptomatically into the descending aorta and was discovered 12 months later.
CONCLUSION: Even during the learning curve, percutaneous PDA closure can give excellent results. Strict adherence to protocols and careful follow-up assessments are mandatory. In small infants, the use of the ADO may lead to obstruction in the aorta or PA, or to device migration. Cautious surveillance for untoward events is essential, especially in small infants with large ducts.
Authors:
Zakhia Saliba; Issam El-rassi; Dina Helou; Pauline Abou-Jaoudeh; Ghassan Chehab; Linda Daou; Daniele Khater; Bernard Gerbaka; Victor Jebara
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Publication Detail:
Type:  Journal Article     Date:  2009-01-24
Journal Detail:
Title:  Archives of cardiovascular diseases     Volume:  102     ISSN:  1875-2136     ISO Abbreviation:  Arch Cardiovasc Dis     Publication Date:  2009 Feb 
Date Detail:
Created Date:  2009-03-23     Completed Date:  2009-06-05     Revised Date:  2011-04-25    
Medline Journal Info:
Nlm Unique ID:  101465655     Medline TA:  Arch Cardiovasc Dis     Country:  Netherlands    
Other Details:
Languages:  eng     Pagination:  111-8     Citation Subset:  IM    
Affiliation:
Saint-Joseph university medical school, and Hôtel-Dieu de France hospital, Naccache boulevard, Beirut, Lebanon.
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MeSH Terms
Descriptor/Qualifier:
Adolescent
Adult
Age Distribution
Aged
Aortography
Child
Child, Preschool
Ductus Arteriosus, Patent / pathology,  therapy*
Heart Catheterization* / adverse effects,  instrumentation
Humans
Infant
Magnetic Resonance Angiography
Middle Aged
Prosthesis Design
Treatment Outcome
Young Adult

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