title: [A simplified catheter technique for the occlusion of a large persistent ductus arteriosus].
abstract: Transcatheter occlusion of a persistent ductus arteriosus with a diameter of more than 9 mm is considered difficult or impossible with the currently available techniques. Usually, these patients have to be operated. We used a simple technique to occlude a 13-mm ductus using two Rashkind umbrellas introduced simultaneously through the left and right femoral veins. Complete closure was demonstrated by echo- and angiography.
authors.affiliation: Abteilung Kardiologie, Krankenhaus Bethanien, Frankfurt.
authors.forename: H
authors.initials: H
authors.lastname: Sievert
authors.forename: R
authors.initials: R
authors.lastname: Ensslen
authors.forename: T
authors.initials: T
authors.lastname: Morr
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D001027:Aortography; D006328:Cardiac Catheterization / Q000295:instrumentation*; D004374:Ductus Arteriosus, Patent / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000628:therapy*; D004621:Embolization, Therapeutic / Q000295:instrumentation*; D004867:Equipment Design; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male
vernacular_title: Eine einfache Kathetertechnik zum Verschluss eines grossen Ductus arteriosus persistens.