title: Patent ductus arteriosus occlusion using detachable coils.
abstract: 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.
authors.affiliation: Division of Pediatric Cardiology, Ramón y Cajal Hospital, Madrid, Spain.
authors.forename: R
authors.initials: R
authors.lastname: Bermúdez-Cañete
authors.forename: G
authors.initials: G
authors.lastname: Santoro
authors.forename: J
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Bialkowsky
authors.forename: I
authors.initials: I
authors.lastname: Herraiz
authors.forename: R
authors.initials: R
authors.lastname: Formigari
authors.forename: M
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Szkutnik
authors.forename: L
authors.initials: L
authors.lastname: Ballerini
mesh_terms: 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