title: Vessel-sparing technique for coil occlusion of the very small patent ductus arteriosus.
abstract: A technique is described for coil occlusion of the small patent ductus arteriosus through a 4 French arterial catheter. The need for a 5 French sheath and catheter to stabilize the 3 French size delivery catheter system is obviated. The method is proposed as a way to minimize arterial vascular injury in the small patient undergoing transcatheter occlusion of the small ductus.
authors.affiliation: Pediatric Cardiology Associates of New Mexico and Presbyterian Hospital Medical Center, Albuquerque 87102, USA.
authors.forename: W
authors.initials: W
authors.lastname: Berman
authors.forename: B D
authors.initials: BD
authors.lastname: Raisher
authors.forename: R R
authors.initials: RR
authors.lastname: Fripp
authors.forename: S M
authors.initials: SM
authors.lastname: Yabek
mesh_terms: D006328:Cardiac Catheterization / Q000379:methods*; D002648:Child; D002675:Child, Preschool; D004374:Ductus Arteriosus, Patent / Q000628:therapy*; D006801:Humans; D007223:Infant; D016896:Treatment Outcome