[Ductus closure in adults with the Rashkind device: comparative results].
BACKGROUND
Catheter occlusion of the persistent ductus arteriosus with Rashkind device is an alternative to the surgical closure demonstrated in children, however a few results have been reported of occlusion in adults.


METHODS
From 1990 to 1996 in 127 patients with persistent ductus arteriosus undergoing occlusion by Raskind device. Two groups according age: 105 children (< 14 years) and 22 adults (> 14 years), were studied retrospectively. The results were analysed by immediate aortogram and follow-up at 24 hours, 6 and 12 months by color-Doppler echocardiograms.


RESULTS
The adults were frequently asymptomatic (86%) and with high incidence (59%) of silent ductus. Similar QP/QS (1.61 +/- 0.47 in adults vs 1.49 +/- 0.51) was calculated although pulmonary pressure was superior in children (12.50 +/- 2.97 vs 16.84 +/- 5.88 mmHg; p = 0.003). In group > 14 years the ductal anatomy favorable (Krichenko type A or B) was more frequent (91% vs 73%; p = 0.06) and ductal diameter significantly higher (3.03 +/- 1.50 vs 2.41 +/- 0.96 mm; p = 0.009). In adults 17 mm umbrella were used more frequently (91 vs 61%; p = 0.02). Absence complications (embolization, bacteremia, haemolysis, proximal stenosis of the left pulmonary artery) were found in adults against 4.72% in children. The occlusion were more effective in adults specially in early controls: 55% vs 34% (p = 0.09), 82% vs 69%, 91% vs 77% and 95% vs 83% (p > 0.10). Multivariate analysis identified age as an independent predictor of complete occlusion.


CONCLUSIONS
Our experience in transcatheter occlusion of persistent ductus arteriosus with Rashkind device in adults support the efficacy, safety and excellent early results despite higher incidence of silent asymptomatic ductus.
Novo García
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Servicio de Cardiología, Hospital General Universitario, Guadalajara.
Bermúdez
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Herraiz
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Salgado
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Balaguer
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Moya
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Pinto
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D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D000368:Aged; D006328:Cardiac Catheterization / Q000379:methods; D002648:Child; D002675:Child, Preschool; D004374:Ductus Arteriosus, Patent / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000628:therapy*; D015150:Echocardiography, Doppler; D004621:Embolization, Therapeutic / Q000295:instrumentation* / Q000379:methods / Q000706:statistics & numerical data; D005260:Female; D005500:Follow-Up Studies; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D015999:Multivariate Analysis; D013997:Time Factors