JUMMEC, 2000;5:45-47.

Abstract

Six patients underwent transcatheter closure of patent ductus arteriosus (PDA) using either conventional Gianturco coils or the Amplatzer Ductal Occluder (ADO) device. All patients were females with a median age of 23.3 (range 4 to 26 years). The mean PDA size measured on the lateral aortogram was 3.81mm (range 2.3-5.831nm). Complete closure of the PDA was achieved in all patients. KEYWORDS: Patent ductus arteriosus, transcatheter device closure