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Transcatheter closure in 354 pediatric cases of patent ductus arteriosus using five different devices

Z Zhang1, M Qian, H Wang

  • 1Department of Pediatrics, Guangdong Cardiovascular Disease Institute, Guangzhou 510100, China.

Chinese Medical Journal
|January 10, 2002
PubMed

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Transcatheter closure of patent ductus arteriosus (PDA) using Sideris, Coil, and Amplatzer devices demonstrated superior safety and effectiveness compared to other methods. These devices offer better outcomes for pediatric PDA occlusion.

Area of Science:

  • Cardiology
  • Pediatric cardiology
  • Medical devices

Background:

  • Patent ductus arteriosus (PDA) is a common congenital heart defect.
  • Transcatheter closure is a primary treatment for PDA.
  • Comparing different closure devices is crucial for optimizing patient outcomes.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To evaluate and compare the efficacy and safety of five distinct transcatheter devices for PDA closure.
  • To identify the most effective and safest device for pediatric PDA treatment.

Main Methods:

  • A study involving 354 patients with PDA, comparing five closure devices: Porstmann Ivalon plug, Rashkind double umbrella, Sideris button device, Coils, and Amplatzer occluders.
  • Assessment of PDA diameter and pulmonary-to-systemic flow ratio (Qp/Qs).
  • Follow-up at 24 hours and 6 months using color flow mapping.

Main Results:

  • Sideris, Coil, and Amplatzer devices achieved 100% successful occlusion rates.
  • The Sideris device had no reported complications.
  • Lower complication rates were observed with Rashkind, Coil, and Amplatzer devices compared to the Porstmann device.

Conclusions:

  • Sideris device, Coils, and Amplatzer occluders are highly effective and safe for transcatheter PDA closure in children.
  • These devices represent an improvement over the Porstmann and Rashkind devices for pediatric PDA treatment.
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