title: Closure of aortopulmonary window using Nit-Occlud® PDA-R device in a 3-month-old infant.
abstract: Aortopulmonary window (APW) is a rare abnormality in which a pulmonary defect exists between the ascending aorta and the main pulmonary artery. Given that it may result in cardiac failure and pulmonary vascular disease in the early period, treatment needs to be performed without delay. In addition to surgical treatment, transcatheter closure may also be performed for selected patients. This study describes the case of an infant diagnosed with APW and who underwent successful transcatheter closure using a Nit-Occlud® PDA-R device.
authors.affiliation: Department of Pediatric Cardiology, Medical Faculty, Acıbadem University, Istanbul, Turkey.
authors.forename: Ender
authors.initials: E
authors.lastname: Odemis
authors.affiliation: Division of Pediatric Cardiology, Batman Gynecologic and Pediatric Hospital, Batman, Turkey.
authors.forename: Osman
authors.initials: O
authors.lastname: Guvenc
authors.affiliation: Division of Pediatric Cardiology, Gaziosmanpasa Taksim Research and Training Hospital, Istanbul, Turkey.
authors.forename: Murat
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Saygi
authors.affiliation: Department of Pediatric Cardiology, Medical Faculty, Acıbadem University, Istanbul, Turkey.
authors.forename: Ibrahim Halil
authors.initials: IH
authors.lastname: Demir
mesh_terms: D006328:Cardiac Catheterization; D006348:Cardiac Surgical Procedures / Q000379:methods*; D004374:Ductus Arteriosus, Patent / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000601:surgery*; D018618:Echocardiography, Doppler, Color; D019560:Echocardiography, Three-Dimensional; D005500:Follow-Up Studies; D006801:Humans; D007223:Infant; D008297:Male; D011474:Prosthesis Design; D055989:Septal Occluder Device; D013997:Time Factors
keywords: Nit-Occlud®PDA-R device; aortopulmonary window; infant; transcatheter occlusion