Transcatheter closure of patent ductus arteriosus: Our initial experience in University of Malaya Medical Centre
Document Type
Article
Publication Date
6-1-2000
Abstract
Six patients underwent transcatheter closure of patent ductus arteriosus (PDA) using either conventional Gianturco coils or the Amplatzer Ductal Occluder (ADO) device. All patients were females with a median age of 23.3 (range 4 to 26 years). The mean PDA size measured on the lateral aortogram was 3.81mm (range 2.3-5.83mm). Complete closure of the PDA was achieved in all patients.
Keywords
Patent ductus arteriosus, transcatheter device closure
Divisions
fac_med
Publication Title
Journal of the University of Malaya Medical Centre (JUMMEC)
Volume
5
Issue
1
Publisher
Faculty of Medicine, University of Malaya
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