Severe haemolysis after percutaneous closure of a ductus arteriosus (arterial duct).
Severe mechanical haemolysis occurred after transcatheter occlusion of a ductus arteriosus (arterial duct) by a Rashkind double umbrella prosthesis. Surgical removal of the device and ligation of the duct were required before haemolysis was abolished.
Department of Paediatric Cardiology, Guy's Hospital, London.
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D006328:Cardiac Catheterization / Q000295:instrumentation / Q000379:methods*; D002675:Child, Preschool; D004374:Ductus Arteriosus, Patent / Q000628:therapy*; D005260:Female; D006461:Hemolysis; D006470:Hemorrhage / Q000209:etiology*; D006801:Humans; D019736:Prostheses and Implants / Q000009:adverse effects*