Patent ductus arteriosus occlusion using detachable coils.
Occlusion of patent ductus arteriosus was performed using detachable coils in 193 cases, with 181 successful implants and a low embolization rate. This technique is safe and effective for occlusion of ductuses of various sizes, and is low cost.
Bermúdez-Cañete
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Division of Pediatric Cardiology, Ramón y Cajal Hospital, Madrid, Spain.
Santoro
G
G
Bialkowsky
J
J
Herraiz
I
I
Formigari
R
R
Szkutnik
M
M
Ballerini
L
L
D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D006348:Cardiac Surgical Procedures / Q000295:instrumentation*; D002648:Child; D002675:Child, Preschool; D004374:Ductus Arteriosus, Patent / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000601:surgery*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007223:Infant; D007231:Infant, Newborn; D008297:Male; D011446:Prospective Studies; D016896:Treatment Outcome; D014463:Ultrasonography