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Effectiveness of five-loop coils to occlude patent ductus arteriosus
1Department of Pediatrics, St. Louis University School of Medicine/Cardinal Glennon Children's Hospital, Missouri 63104, USA.
The American Journal of Cardiology
|December 17, 1997
Summary
Five-loop coils effectively occluded the patent ductus arteriosus (PDA) in 10 patients. This minimally invasive procedure demonstrated high success rates, with 90% immediate and 100% follow-up occlusion, confirming its safety and efficacy for PDA treatment.
Area of Science:
- Cardiology
- Medical Devices
- Interventional Radiology
Background:
- Patent ductus arteriosus (PDA) is a congenital heart defect.
- Transcatheter device closure is a common treatment for PDA.
Purpose of the Study:
- To evaluate the safety and efficacy of 5-loop coils for PDA occlusion.
Main Methods:
- Ten patients with PDA underwent coil occlusion using 5-loop coils.
- No coil embolizations occurred during the procedures.
Main Results:
- Immediate occlusion rate was 90%.
- Follow-up occlusion rate reached 100%.
Conclusions:
- 5-loop coil occlusion is a safe and effective method for treating PDA.
- High occlusion rates suggest this technique is reliable.
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