Patent ductus venosus presenting with cholestatic jaundice in an infant with successful trans-catheter closure using...

Area of Science:

• Pediatric Gastroenterology
• Neonatal Medicine
• Interventional Cardiology

Background:

• Cholestatic jaundice in infants often presents diagnostic challenges.
• Persistent ductus venosus is an uncommon etiology for neonatal cholestasis.
• Management strategies for ductus venosus-induced cholestasis are not well-established.

Observation:

• A 5-week-old female infant presented with persistent cholestatic jaundice.
• The jaundice was attributed to a persistent ductus venosus.
• The infant experienced complications necessitating intervention.

Findings:

• Successful transcatheter occlusion of the persistent ductus venosus was performed.
• A vascular plug device was utilized for the occlusion.
• The infant's cholestatic jaundice resolved post-procedure.

Implications:

• Transcatheter occlusion is a viable treatment option for persistent ductus venosus causing cholestatic jaundice.
• This case highlights a minimally invasive approach for a rare neonatal condition.
• Further research may explore the efficacy of vascular plug devices in similar pediatric cases.