title: Endovascular approach for persistent ductus arteriosus closure in adult patient.
abstract: The treatment for closure of persistent ductus arteriosus (PDA) in adults still controversial. The endovascular approach has been shown as an effective alternative to surgical treatment. We report a case of 45 years old patient submitted to endovascular approach for PDA closure.
authors.affiliation: Universidade Federal de Mato Grosso do Sul, Campo Grande, MS, Brazil. carlosdorsa@uol.com.br
authors.forename: José Carlos Dorsa Vieira
authors.initials: JC
authors.lastname: Pontes
authors.forename: Guilherme Viotto Rodrigues da
authors.initials: GV
authors.lastname: Silva
authors.forename: Amaury Edgardo Mont'serrat Avila Souza
authors.initials: AE
authors.lastname: Dias
authors.forename: Ricardo Adala
authors.initials: RA
authors.lastname: Benfatti
mesh_terms: D004374:Ductus Arteriosus, Patent / Q000473:pathology / Q000503:physiopathology / Q000601:surgery*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008875:Middle Aged; D019060:Minimally Invasive Surgical Procedures / Q000379:methods; D015607:Stents; D014656:Vascular Surgical Procedures / Q000379:methods*