Intermittent complete closure of the arterial duct.
Intermittent functional closure of a patent duct has been reported both clinically and echocardiographically. We describe the case of a 6-year-old with intermittent complete closure of a patent duct occurring during attempted transcatheter closure. Recurrence of clinical and echocardiographic signs prompted restudy. A patent duct of moderate size was demonstrated and successfully occluded by coil embolization. The interventional aspects of this unusual condition are discussed.
Chessa
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The Heart Unit, Birmingham Children's Hospital, UK.
Vettukattil
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Stümper
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D001027:Aortography; D006328:Cardiac Catheterization; D002648:Child; D004374:Ductus Arteriosus, Patent / Q000503:physiopathology* / Q000628:therapy; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans