title: Patent ductus arteriosus: endovascular treatment in adult patient.
abstract: The patent ductus arteriosus (PDA) is a common type of congenital heart defect and its correction is simple when performed early in life. Surgery is performed using stitches or clips. In adults, the anomaly can lead to pulmonary hypertension and ventricular dysfunction. Surgery in adults is controversial and high-risk. This report describes an alternative endovascular approach in an adult patient.
authors: Universidade Federal de São Paulo, São Paulo, SP - Brasil. drgaia@uol.com.br
authors: Diego Felipe
authors: DF
authors: Gaia
authors: José Honório
authors: JH
authors: Palma
authors: Hyung Chun
authors: HC
authors: Kim
authors: José Augusto Marcondes de
authors: JA
authors: Souza
authors: Cláudia Rodrigues
authors: CR
authors: Alves
authors: Enio
authors: E
authors: Buffolo
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D006328:Cardiac Catheterization / Q000379:methods*; D004374:Ductus Arteriosus, Patent / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000601:surgery*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D019919:Prosthesis Implantation / Q000379:methods*; D016896:Treatment Outcome