Patent ductus arteriosus occlusion using detachable coils

Occlusion of patent ductus arteriosus was performed using detachable coils in 193 cases, with 181 successful implants and a low embolization rate. This technique is safe and effective for occlusion of ductuses of various sizes, and is low cost.

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Published in:The American journal of cardiology 1998-12, Vol.82 (12), p.1547-1549
Main Authors: Bermúdez-Cañete, Ramon, Santoro, Giuseppe, Bialkowsky, Jacek, Herraiz, Ignacio, Formigari, Roberto, Szkutnik, Malgorzata, Ballerini, Luigi
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Adolescent
Adult
Biological and medical sciences
Cardiac Surgical Procedures - instrumentation
Child
Child, Preschool
Diseases of the cardiovascular system
Ductus Arteriosus, Patent - diagnostic imaging
Ductus Arteriosus, Patent - surgery
Female
Humans
Infant
Infant, Newborn
Male
Medical sciences
Prospective Studies
Radiotherapy. Instrumental treatment. Physiotherapy. Reeducation. Rehabilitation, orthophony, crenotherapy. Diet therapy and various other treatments (general aspects)
Treatment Outcome
Ultrasonography
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Summary:Occlusion of patent ductus arteriosus was performed using detachable coils in 193 cases, with 181 successful implants and a low embolization rate. This technique is safe and effective for occlusion of ductuses of various sizes, and is low cost.
ISSN:0002-9149
1879-1913
DOI:10.1016/S0002-9149(98)00705-X