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Pepeta L, Greyling A, Nxele MF, Makrexeni ZM. Patent ductus arteriosus closure using Occlutech ® Duct Occluder, experience in Port Elizabeth, South Africa. Ann Pediatr Cardiol 2017; 10:131-136. [PMID: 28566820 PMCID: PMC5431024 DOI: 10.4103/0974-2069.205144] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/02/2022] Open
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Background: Percutaneous closure of patent ductus arteriosus (PDA) has become standard therapy. Experience with the Occlutech® Duct Occluder is limited. Methods: Data regarding ductal closure using Occlutech® Duct Occluder were reviewed and prospectively collected. Demographics, hemodynamic and angiographic characteristics, complications, and outcomes were documented. Results: From March 2013 to June 2016, 65 patients (43 females and 22 males) underwent percutaneous closure of the PDA using Occlutech® Duct Occluder. The median age of the patients was 11 months (range, 1–454 months) and the median weight was 8.5 kg (range 2.5–78 kg). The mean pulmonary artery median pressure was 27 mmHg (range, 12–100 mmHg) and the QP: Qs ratio median was 1.8 (range, 1–7.5), with a pulmonary vascular resistance mean of 2.7 WU (standard deviation [SD] ±2.1). Thirty-two patients had Krichenko Type A duct (49%); 7, Type C (11%); 4, Type D (6%); and 22, Type E (34%). The ductal size (narrowest diameter at the pulmonic end) mean was 3.5 mm (SD ± 1.9 mm). The screening time mean was 17.3 min (SD ± 11.6). Out of 63 patients with successful closure of the PDA using Occlutech® Duct Occluder, there were 15 patients with small PDAs; 25 with moderate PDAs, and 23 with large PDAs. In one patient, the device dislodged to the descending aorta, and in two patients, to the right pulmonary artery immediately following deployment, with successful percutaneous (two) and surgical (one) retrieval. Complete ductal occlusion was achieved in all 63 patients on day one. Conclusion: The Occlutech® Duct Occluder is a safe and effective device for closure of ducts in appropriately selected patients.
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- Lungile Pepeta
- Department of Paediatrics and Child Health, Division of Paediatric Cardiology, Dora Nginza Hospital, Walter Sisulu University, Port Elizabeth, South Africa
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- Department of Paediatrics and Child Health, Division of Paediatric Cardiology, Dora Nginza Hospital, Walter Sisulu University, Port Elizabeth, South Africa
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- Department of Paediatrics and Child Health, Division of Paediatric Cardiology, Dora Nginza Hospital, Walter Sisulu University, Port Elizabeth, South Africa
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- Department of Paediatrics and Child Health, Division of Paediatric Cardiology, Dora Nginza Hospital, Walter Sisulu University, Port Elizabeth, South Africa
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El-Saiedi SA, El Sisi AM, Mandour RS, Abdel-Aziz DM, Attia WA. Cost-effectiveness analysis of different devices used for the closure of small-to-medium-sized patent ductus arteriosus in pediatric patients. Ann Pediatr Cardiol 2017; 10:144-151. [PMID: 28566822 PMCID: PMC5431026 DOI: 10.4103/0974-2069.205138] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/04/2022] Open
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Aims: In this study, we examined the differences in cost and effectiveness of various devices used for the closure of small to medium sized patent ductus arteriosus (PDA). Setting and Design: We retrospectively studied 116 patients who underwent closure of small PDAs between January 2010 and January 2015. Subjects and Methods: Three types of devices were used: the Amplatzer duct occluder (ADO) II, the cook detachable coil and the Nit Occlud coil (NOC). Immediate and late complications were recorded and patients were followed up for 3 months after the procedure. Statistical Methods: All statistical calculations were performed using Statistical Package for the Social Science software. P <0.05 were considered significant. Results: We successfully deployed ADO II devices in 33 out of 35 cases, cook detachable coils in 36 out of 40 cases and NOCs in 38 out of 41 cases. In the remaining nine cases, the first device was unsuitable or embolized and required retrieval and replacement with another device. Eleven patients (9.5%) developed vascular complications and required anticoagulation therapy. Patients who had hemolysis or vascular complications remained longer in the intensive care unit, with consequently higher total cost (P = 0.016). Also, the need for a second device increased the cost per patient. Conclusions: The cook detachable coil is the most cost-effective device for closure of small-to medium-sized PDAs. Calculations of the incremental cost-effectiveness. (ICE) revealed that the Cook detachable coil had less ICE than the ADO II and NOC. The NOC was more effective with fewer complications.
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- Sonia A El-Saiedi
- Department of Pediatrics, Division of Pediatric Cardiology, Cairo University Children's Hospital, Cairo, Egypt
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- Department of Pediatrics, Division of Pediatric Cardiology, Cairo University Children's Hospital, Cairo, Egypt
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- Department of Pediatrics, Division of Pediatric Cardiology, Cairo University Children's Hospital, Cairo, Egypt
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- Department of Pediatrics, Division of Pediatric Cardiology, Cairo University Children's Hospital, Cairo, Egypt
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- Department of Pediatrics, Division of Pediatric Cardiology, Cairo University Children's Hospital, Cairo, Egypt
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Feng J, Kong X, Sheng Y, Yang R. Patent ductus arteriosus with persistent pulmonary artery hypertension after transcatheter closure. Ther Clin Risk Manag 2016; 12:1609-1613. [PMID: 27843323 PMCID: PMC5098547 DOI: 10.2147/tcrm.s112400] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/23/2022] Open
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Objectives To observe the change in pulmonary artery systolic pressure (PASP) of patients with persistent pulmonary arterial hypertension (PAH) after patent ductus arteriosus (PDA) occlusion. Background After occlusion of PDA in patients with PAH, some patients still tend to suffer from persistent PAH. Methods A chest X-ray, an electrocardiogram, and an echocardiogram were performed on nine patients at 24 hours, 1 and 6 months, and 1 year serially. Results There was a significant fall (P<0.05) in mean PASP after occlusion (to 59.3±12.7 mmHg). However, the aortic pressure and systemic arterial oxygen saturation changed slightly (P>0.05). During the follow up, there was a further fall in the PASP in five patients (No 1, 5, 6, 7, and 8). Four patients (No 2, 3, 4, and 8) showed the evidence of worsening PAH and were treated with sildenafil. Patient 2 died from acute right heart failure after a period of 11 months from the time of transcatheter closure, triggered by pulmonary infection. Conclusion Some patients with borderline hemodynamic data with PDA and PAH can deteriorate or keep sustained PAH after PDA closure. The treatment of permanent closure to these patients must be cautious.
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- Jianqi Feng
- Department of Cardiology, the First Affiliated Hospital of Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing, Jiangsu; Department of Cardiology, the Second Affiliated Hospital of XuZhou Medical University, XuZhou, Jiangsu, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Cardiology, the First Affiliated Hospital of Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing, Jiangsu
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- Department of Cardiology, the First Affiliated Hospital of Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing, Jiangsu
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- Department of Cardiology, the First Affiliated Hospital of Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing, Jiangsu
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Ali SH, Abdalla SES. Percutaneous transcatheter closure of patent ductus arteriosus: Initial experience of Sohag University. Egypt Heart J 2014. [DOI: 10.1016/j.ehj.2013.01.003] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/26/2022] Open
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Transcatheter device closure of patent ductus arteriosus without arterial access--single institution experience. Indian Heart J 2013; 65:546-51. [PMID: 24206878 DOI: 10.1016/j.ihj.2013.08.020] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/02/2013] [Revised: 05/15/2013] [Accepted: 08/09/2013] [Indexed: 11/21/2022] Open
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OBJECTIVE Retrospective analysis of feasibility, safety and advantages of device closure of patent ductus arteriosus (PDA) using only venous access. BACKGROUND Arterial access for transcatheter device closure of PDA has been a standard practice, but has inherent complications, especially in infants. METHOD Records of patients who underwent PDA device closure from 2004 to 2012 were reviewed. Echocardiography was used for patient selection and for assessment of procedural outcome. RESULT 151 out of 179 patients underwent PDA device closure with venous access alone, weighing 2.2-58 kg with half <10 kg and follow up of 6 months-8 years. Fluoroscopic time ranged from 2.2 to 16 min. Immediate closure was achieved in 146 patients. Two patients had new-onset left pulmonary artery turbulence and one had residual flow. CONCLUSION PDA device closure without arterial access can be accomplished safely and effectively in vast majority of patients including infants.
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Pepeta L. Ductal closure using the Amplatzer duct occluder type two: experience in Port Elizabeth hospital complex, South Africa: cardiovascular topic. Cardiovasc J Afr 2013; 24:202-7. [PMID: 23812377 PMCID: PMC4986386 DOI: 10.5830/cvja-2013-033] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/02/2012] [Accepted: 05/10/2013] [Indexed: 11/06/2022] Open
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OBJECTIVE To report outcomes in percutaneous ductal closure using the Amplatzer duct occluder type two (ADO II). METHODS Records of patients admitted for percutaneous closure of patent ductus arteriosus (PDA) were reviewed. RESULTS From May 2009 to July 2012, 36 patients were assigned to closure using the ADO II. There were 21 females and 15 males. The median age was 16.5 (2-233) months; median weight, 8 (3.94-39.2) kg; and median height, 75 (55-166) cm. The mean pulmonary artery pressure was 24.4 (± 10.4) mmHg, the pulmonary blood flow:systemic blood flow (Qp:Qs) ratio was 2.25 (± 1.97), and mean pulmonary resistance (Rp) was 1.87 (± 1.28) Wood units. The mean ductal size was 2.74 (± 1.3) mm. In 30 patients the device was delivered through the pulmonary artery. Thirty-three patients achieved complete closure by discharge (day one). CONCLUSION The ADO II is capable of closing a wide range of ducts in carefully selected patients. Our findings are comparable with other studies regarding ductal closure rates.
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- Lungile Pepeta
- Division of Paediatric Cardiology, Paediatrics and Child Health, Dora Nginza Hospital, Port Elizabeth, Eastern Cape South Africa
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Kenny D, Morgan GJ, Bentham JR, Wilson N, Martin R, Tometzki A, Oslizlok P, Walsh KP. Early clinical experience with a modified amplatzer ductal occluder for transcatheter arterial duct occlusion in infants and small children. Catheter Cardiovasc Interv 2013; 82:534-40. [DOI: 10.1002/ccd.24522] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/12/2011] [Revised: 04/13/2012] [Accepted: 06/12/2012] [Indexed: 11/06/2022]
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- Damien Kenny
- Rush Center for Congenital and Structural Heart Disease Rush University Medical Center; Chicago, IL; USA
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- Our Lady's Hospital for Sick Children; Dublin; Ireland
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VIJAYALAKSHMI IB, CHITRA NARASIMHAN, PRAVEEN JAYAN, PRASANNA SIMHARAO. Challenges in Device Closure of a Large Patent Ductus Arteriosus in Infants Weighing Less Than 6 Kg. J Interv Cardiol 2012; 26:69-76. [DOI: 10.1111/j.1540-8183.2012.00762.x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/28/2022] Open
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- I. B. VIJAYALAKSHMI
- From the Sri Jayadeva Institute of Cardiovascular Sciences and Research; Karnataka; India
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- From the Sri Jayadeva Institute of Cardiovascular Sciences and Research; Karnataka; India
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- From the Sri Jayadeva Institute of Cardiovascular Sciences and Research; Karnataka; India
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- From the Sri Jayadeva Institute of Cardiovascular Sciences and Research; Karnataka; India
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OBJECTIVE To evaluate the safety and efficacy of transcatheter occlusion of the arterial duct without femoral arterial catheterization. BACKGROUND Patent arterial ducts have been closed percutaneously since the 1960s. It remains standard practice to use arterial access for aortography before, during, and after implantation of the device. Femoral arterial catheterisation has well recognised complications, and should be avoided unless absolutely necessary. METHODS We reviewed prospectively collected data relating to 389 occlusions of the arterial duct performed consecutively between 1994 and 2004. We inserted Cook detachable coils in 288 instances using the Amplatzer duct occluder in the remaining 101. Information was obtained regarding procedural success, displacement of the device, and re-intervention. We have followed out patients for a median of 1.15 years in those closed with the Amplatzer device, and 1.09 years in those closed with a coil. RESULTS In the patients in whom we used coils, occlusion was possible in 75% using venous access alone. We reintervened in 25 patients, because of embolisation of the device in 6, haemolysis in 5, and residual shunting in 14. On follow-up, complete occlusion had been achieved in 98%. We found trivial stenosis of the left pulmonary artery in 3 patients. When using the Amplatzer device, closure using venous access alone was achieved in 82%, and 2 patients required reintervention because of embolisation of the device. Complete occlusion had been achieved in all patients as judged by follow-up at 1 year, and 2 patients had trivial stenosis of the left pulmonary artery. CONCLUSION Arterial catheterisation is unnecessary in the great majority of patients undergoing occlusion of the arterial duct. Use of venous catheterisation alone is safe, and does not appear to increase the risk of device-related complications.
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Bhole V, Miller P, Mehta C, Stumper O, Reinhardt Z, De Giovanni JV. Clinical evaluation of the new Amplatzer duct occluder II for patent arterial duct occlusion. Catheter Cardiovasc Interv 2009; 74:762-9. [PMID: 19522000 DOI: 10.1002/ccd.22095] [Citation(s) in RCA: 24] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/07/2022]
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- V Bhole
- Heart Unit, Birmingham Children's Hospital, Birmingham, United Kingdom
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Forsey J, Kenny D, Morgan G, Hayes A, Turner M, Tometzki A, Martin R. Early clinical experience with the new amplatzer ductal occluder II for closure of the persistent arterial duct. Catheter Cardiovasc Interv 2009; 74:615-23. [DOI: 10.1002/ccd.22055] [Citation(s) in RCA: 46] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/08/2022]
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Patel NH, Madan TH, Panchal AM, Thakkar BM. Percutaneous closure of patent ductus arteriosus via internal jugular vein in patient with interrupted inferior vena cava. Ann Pediatr Cardiol 2009; 2:162-4. [PMID: 20808632 PMCID: PMC2922667 DOI: 10.4103/0974-2069.58321] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/04/2022] Open
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Transcatheter closure of patent ductus arteriosus (PDA) using various occluders and coils via femoral vein is a well established therapeutic option. However, in patients with interrupted inferior vena cava (IVC) it is not feasible to close the PDA percutaneously using traditional methods. We present a nine-year-old girl with IVC interruption in whom percutaneous closure of PDA was successfully accomplished via the transjugular approach.
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- Nehal H Patel
- Department of Cardiology, U N Mehta Institute of Cardiology & Research Centre, Ahmedabad, India
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- Department of Cardiology, U N Mehta Institute of Cardiology & Research Centre, Ahmedabad, India
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- Department of Cardiology, U N Mehta Institute of Cardiology & Research Centre, Ahmedabad, India
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- Department of Cardiology, U N Mehta Institute of Cardiology & Research Centre, Ahmedabad, India
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Abadir S, Boudjemline Y, Rey C, Petit J, Sassolas F, Acar P, Fraisse A, Dauphin C, Piechaud JF, Chantepie A, Lusson JR. Significant persistent ductus arteriosus in infants less or equal to 6kg: Percutaneous closure or surgery? Arch Cardiovasc Dis 2009; 102:533-40. [DOI: 10.1016/j.acvd.2009.04.004] [Citation(s) in RCA: 36] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/07/2008] [Revised: 04/03/2009] [Accepted: 04/07/2009] [Indexed: 11/30/2022]
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Warnes CA, Williams RG, Bashore TM, Child JS, Connolly HM, Dearani JA, Del Nido P, Fasules JW, Graham TP, Hijazi ZM, Hunt SA, King ME, Landzberg MJ, Miner PD, Radford MJ, Walsh EP, Webb GD. ACC/AHA 2008 guidelines for the management of adults with congenital heart disease: a report of the American College of Cardiology/American Heart Association Task Force on Practice Guidelines (Writing Committee to Develop Guidelines on the Management of Adults With Congenital Heart Disease). Developed in Collaboration With the American Society of Echocardiography, Heart Rhythm Society, International Society for Adult Congenital Heart Disease, Society for Cardiovascular Angiography and Interventions, and Society of Thoracic Surgeons. J Am Coll Cardiol 2009; 52:e143-e263. [PMID: 19038677 DOI: 10.1016/j.jacc.2008.10.001] [Citation(s) in RCA: 977] [Impact Index Per Article: 65.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/13/2022]
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Warnes CA, Williams RG, Bashore TM, Child JS, Connolly HM, Dearani JA, del Nido P, Fasules JW, Graham TP, Hijazi ZM, Hunt SA, King ME, Landzberg MJ, Miner PD, Radford MJ, Walsh EP, Webb GD. ACC/AHA 2008 Guidelines for the Management of Adults With Congenital Heart Disease. Circulation 2008; 118:e714-833. [PMID: 18997169 DOI: 10.1161/circulationaha.108.190690] [Citation(s) in RCA: 628] [Impact Index Per Article: 39.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/16/2022]
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To evaluate the short- and mid-term results and complications ensuing the transcatheter closure of patent ductus arteriosus (PDA). Between October 1999 and December 2005, 117 patients (34 males and 83 females) underwent attempted percutaneous closure of PDA with a minimum diameter of more than 3 mm. Follow-up evaluations were conducted at 1 day and 1, 3, 6, 12 months after the performance of the transcatheter closure. The median age of patients at catheterization was 11 yr (range, 0.6 to 68 yr), median weight was 30 kg (range, 6 to 74 kg), and the median diameter of PDA was 4 mm (range, 3 to 8 mm). This procedure was conducted successfully in 114 patients (97.4%), using different devices. Major complications were detected in 4 patients (3.4%); significant hemolysis (2), infective endocarditis (1), failed procedure due to embolization (1). Minor complications occurred in 6 patients (5.1%); mild narrowing of the descending aorta (2) and mild encroachment on the origin of the left pulmonary artery (4). Although the transcatheter closure of PDA may be considered to be effective, several complications, including hemolysis, embolization, infective endocarditis, and the narrowing of adjacent vessels may occur in certain cases.
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- Gi Young Jang
- Department of Pediatrics, Korea University Hospital, 516 Gojan 1-dong, Danwon-gu, Ansan, Korea.
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Yan C, Zhao S, Jiang S, Xu Z, Huang L, Zheng H, Ling J, Wang C, Wu W, Hu H, Zhang G, Ye Z, Wang H. Transcatheter closure of patent ductus arteriosus with severe pulmonary arterial hypertension in adults. Heart 2006; 93:514-8. [PMID: 16954130 PMCID: PMC1861497 DOI: 10.1136/hrt.2006.091215] [Citation(s) in RCA: 67] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/04/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND Surgical closure of patent ductus arteriosus (PDA) with severe pulmonary arterial hypertension in adults carries higher risk than in children. OBJECTIVES To investigate the application of self-expandable occluders for transcatheter closure of PDA associated with severe pulmonary arterial hypertension in adults, and the assessment of immediate and short-term results. METHODS 29 adult patients (6 men, 23 women) underwent attempted transcatheter closure of PDA at a mean (standard deviation (SD)) age of 31.1 (11.4) years (range 18-58 years) and a mean (SD) weight of 54.1 (7.1) kg (range 42-71 kg). On the basis of haemodynamic and clinical data obtained before and after trial occlusion, the final duct occlusion was determined and carried out. Radiographs of the chest, electrocardiograms and echocardiograms were used for follow-up evaluation of the treatment within 1 day, 1 month and 3-6 months after successful closure. RESULTS 20 of the 29 patients had successful occlusion (group 1), and 9 patients failed (named group 2). In group 1, in which occlusion was successful, mean (SD) pulmonary arterial pressures decreased markedly after trial occlusion: 78 (19.3) mm Hg (range 50-125 mm Hg) before occlusion and 41 (13.8) mm Hg (range 23-77 mm Hg) after occlusion. Systemic arterial oxygen saturation was found to be >90% in 19 patients and <90% in the remaining patient before inhalation of oxygen, and >95% during inhalation of oxygen or after occlusion in all 20 patients. In group 2, the occlusion was not successful, because in two patients the device was not available; another two patients showed worsening of symptoms. The other five patients showed increased pulmonary arterial pressures after trial closure; their mean (SD) pulmonary arterial pressures increased by 10.3 (6) mm Hg (4-16 mm Hg) after trial occlusion, and systemic arterial oxygen saturation was 85.5% (2.6%) (range 82.6-88%) before inhalation of oxygen and 94.7% (1.7%) (range 90.7-99.1%) during inhalation of oxygen. In group 1, the dimensions of the left atrium, left ventricle and pulmonary artery increased considerably in 3-6-months of follow-up compared with those of preocclusion. CONCLUSIONS Transcatheter closure is an effective treatment for adults with PDA associated with reversible severe pulmonary arterial hypertension. Further research is needed for the evaluation of long-term results.
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- C Yan
- Department of Radiology, Cardiovascular Institute and Fuwai Hospital, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences and Peking Union Medical College, Beijing, China
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Weng KP, Lin CC, Huang SM, Huang TC, Lee CL, Hsieh KS. Guidewire and catheter manipulation without coil placement to close minimal patent ductus arteriosus. Int J Cardiol 2006; 106:250-4. [PMID: 16000227 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijcard.2005.06.005] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/22/2005] [Revised: 05/25/2005] [Accepted: 06/04/2005] [Indexed: 11/22/2022]
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BACKGROUND Transcatheter coil closure (TCC) is safe and effective for most patients with PDA, but coil associated complications may occasionally be encountered. For occlusion of minimal PDA (<1 mm), we employed a closure protocol with guidewire and catheter manipulation. METHODS Between April 2000 and September 2004, 38 patients with a minimal PDA were classified into two groups according to the occlusion method at our institution. Group A consisted of 11 patients (age range 0.7 to 3.5 years; mean age 1.6 years) who underwent guidewire and catheter manipulation. Group B consisted of 27 patients (age range 0.5 to 2.7 years; mean age 1.3 years) who underwent TCC of PDA. RESULTS In group A (a PDA 0.4-0.9 mm), 9 (82%) patients had successful closure, and two (18%) patients failed the manipulation. No patient had complications during the procedure or follow-up. In group B (a PDA 0.5-0.9 mm), 26 (96%) patients had successful closure and 1 (4%) patient failed the attempt at TCC. No adverse events of coil closure was found during follow-up. Compared to the patients in group B, those in group A differed significantly in terms of procedure time. There were no significant differences in age, sex, body weight, PDA size, fluoroscopy time, success rate, and complication rate. CONCLUSIONS Our results indicate that the manipulation is safe and effective for patients with minimal PDA. The manipulation technique can be tried before TCC in patients with minimal PDA.
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- Ken-Pen Weng
- Department of Pediatrics, Veterans General Hospital-Kaohsiung, National Yang-Ming University, Taiwan
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Percutaneous closure of huge patent ductus arterious associated with anomalous inferior vein cava drainage and dextrocardia with muscular ventricular septal defect occluder. Chin Med J (Engl) 2006. [DOI: 10.1097/00029330-200601010-00012] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/26/2022] Open
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Wang JK, Hwang JJ, Chiang FT, Wu MH, Lin MT, Lee WL, Lue HC. A strategic approach to transcatheter closure of patent ductus: Gianturco coils for small-to-moderate ductus and Amplatzer duct occluder for large ductus. Int J Cardiol 2006; 106:10-5. [PMID: 16146660 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijcard.2004.09.021] [Citation(s) in RCA: 36] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/18/2004] [Revised: 05/28/2004] [Accepted: 09/04/2004] [Indexed: 11/19/2022]
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OBJECTIVE To investigate the effectiveness of the strategy of transcatheter occlusion with the Gianturco coil for small-to-moderate sized ductus and with Amplatzer duct occluder (ADO) for large ductus. PATIENT AND METHODS For ductus closure, the following strategy was applied: ADO was used in large ductus: infants and young children weighing < 15 kg with a ductus diameter > or = 3 mm and in older children or adults with a ductus diameter > or = 4 mm and coils were employed in patients with small-to-moderate sized ductus. During a 3-year period, this strategy was applied in 136 patients. The results were compared between 214 patients (group I) undergoing ductus closure using only coil before application of this strategy and strategic closure in 136 patients (group II). Each group was divided into 2 subgroups: subgroup A with large ductus and subgroup B with small-to-moderate ductus. There were 54 patients in subgroup IA, 160 in subgroup IB, 33 in subgroup IIA and 103 in subgroup IIB, respectively. RESULTS In group I, PDA occlusion was successful in 207 (96.7%) and failed in 7 (6 of group IA and 1 of group IB). In group II, ductus closure was successful in 134 patients (98.5%) (32/33 with ADO and 102/103 with coils). There was no significant difference in success rate between group I and II. Distal embolization occurred in 19 patients of group I and in 2 of group II, respectively (19/214 vs. 2/136, P < 0.01). There was no significant difference in success rate between group IA and IIA but the distal embolization rate was higher in group IA than IIA (13/54 vs. 1/33, P=0.014). Left pulmonary artery stenosis was found exclusively in 9 patients of group I at the 6-month follow-up (P < 0.05). Nine patients in group I required second intervention to achieve complete occlusion. CONCLUSIONS The strategy of ductus closure worked well by reducing embolization rate, incidence of left pulmonary artery stenosis and the need of second intervention.
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- Jou-Kou Wang
- Department of Pediatrics, National Taiwan University Hospital, School of Medicine, National Taiwan University, Taipei, Taiwan.
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Jan SL, Hwang B, Fu YC, Chi CS. Transcatheter closure of a large patent ductus arteriosus in a young child using the Amplatzer duct occluder. Pediatr Cardiol 2005; 26:703-6. [PMID: 16378211 DOI: 10.1007/s00246-004-0894-z] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/01/2022]
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The Amplatzer duct occluder (ADO) provides a safe and effective therapy for patients with moderate- to large-sized patent ductus arteriosus (PDA), but there have been few reports of transcatheter closure of very large PDAs in young children and infants. We report a successful transcatheter closure of a very large PDA, 10.5 mm in diameter at the narrowest point, with a 14/12-mm ADO. To our knowledge, this is the largest PDA ever closed by an interventional method in such a young child.
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- S-L Jan
- Division of Pediatric Cardiology, Department of Pediatrics, Taichung Veterans General Hospital, Taichung, Taiwan.
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Transcatheter closure of patent ductus arteriosus (PDA) was one of the first interventions established in invasive cardiology and is now more than 30 years old. The challenges for successful closure with the first devices in children consisted of handling the rather large introducer sheaths and stiff application systems. Today, interventional closure can be performed with different types of plugs, occluders, and coils. Thus, beyond infancy, transcatheter closure can be successfully performed in almost all cases. Challenging from the technical standpoint can be the closure of window-type ducts, in which excessive protrusion of the device into the descending aorta should be avoided, as well as the closure of tubular ducts, in which secure anchoring of one or more devices in the vessel can be very difficult. For the combination of a coarctation and an open duct, different strategies can be considered. In selected cases, use of a covered stent can be helpful. From the physiological standpoint, open ducts in patients with pulmonary hypertension with or without concomitant congenital heart diseases can be challenging because testing of vasoreactivity with temporarily blocked duct and the option of subsequent treatment with vasodilators may be necessary prior to making the decision whether the patient may benefit from definitive duct occlusion or not. Large ducts in infants less than 8 kg can be difficult to treat due to a relative mismatch of introducers, plugs, or occluders to the small anatomic dimensions. The implantation of multiple coils can be associated with a higher risk of device embolization. Unfortunately, for the large group of preterm infants with very low body weights and large ducts of tubular shape there is currently no standardized interventional therapy available.
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- P Ewert
- Department of Congenital Heart Diseases, German Heart Institute Berlin, Augustenburger Platz 1, 13353, Berlin, Germany.
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Butera G, De Rosa G, Chessa M, Piazza L, Delogu A, Frigiola A, Carminati M. Transcatheter closure of persistent ductus arteriosus with the Amplatzer duct occluder in very young symptomatic children. Heart 2005; 90:1467-70. [PMID: 15547030 PMCID: PMC1768608 DOI: 10.1136/hrt.2003.025122] [Citation(s) in RCA: 61] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/03/2022] Open
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OBJECTIVES To analyse safety, efficacy, and follow up results of percutaneous closure of persistent ductus arteriosus (PDA) in very young symptomatic children. PATIENTS AND DESIGN Between March 2000 and March 2003, of 197 patients treated at the authors' institution 18 were symptomatic children aged < or = 3 years old. Seven of these children were < or = 1 year old. Indications for closure were failure to thrive (12 patients) and frequent respiratory infections (six patients). The procedure was carried out under heavy sedation with fluoroscopic control. The Amplatzer duct occluder device was used. Basal physical examinations and echocardiograms were performed before the procedure and at follow up (three, six, and 12 months and yearly thereafter). RESULTS Mean (SD) age was 18.3 (10) months and mean (SD) weight at closure was 9.1 (2.2) kg. Neither death nor any major complications occurred. Complications occurred in three patients aged < or = 1 year. Two patients had a mild inguinal haematoma. One patient had femoral artery thrombosis that was successfully treated by intravenous urokinase. The mean (SD) follow up was 12.8 (8.5) months. No problems occurred. Patients with recurrent respiratory infections had no significant recurrences and children who had failed to thrive had significantly increased growth. CONCLUSIONS In experienced hands, percutaneous closure of moderate to large PDA in very young symptomatic children is safe, effectively closes the PDA, and solves clinical problems.
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- G Butera
- Paediatric Cardiology, Istituto Policlinico San Donato, Via Morandi, 30, 20097 San Donato Milanese, Milan, Italy.
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Kuo HC, Ko SF, Wu YT, Huang CF, Chien SJ, Tiao MM, Liang CD. Obstruction of the Aorta and Left Pulmonary Artery After Gianturco Coil Occlusion of Patent Ductus Arteriosus. Cardiovasc Intervent Radiol 2004; 28:124-6. [PMID: 15772732 DOI: 10.1007/s00270-004-0236-9] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/26/2022]
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We report an unusual case of simultaneous obstruction of the left pulmonary artery and descending thoracic aorta after Gianturco coil occlusion in a 15-month-old boy. The diagnosis was made by echocardiography and cardiac angiography. At surgery, thrombi coating on the protruded parts of the Gianturco coil in the pulmonary artery and aorta were found.
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- Hsuan-Chang Kuo
- Department of Pediatrics, Chang Gung Children's Hospital, Chang Gung University, 123 Ta-Pei Rd. Niao Sung Hsiang, Kaohsiung County 833, Taiwan
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Dugal JS, Jetley V, Singh C, Datta SK, Sabharwal JS, Sofat S. Amplatzer Device closure of Atrial Septal Defects and Patent Ductus Arteriosus: Initial Experience. Med J Armed Forces India 2003; 59:218-22. [PMID: 27407520 DOI: 10.1016/s0377-1237(03)80011-4] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/17/2022] Open
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Surgical closure of Atrial Septal Defects (ASD) and Patent Ductus Arteriosus (PDA) can be performed successfully with low mortality. However, the morbidity associated with general anaesthesia, thoracotomy, cardiopulmonary bypass, postoperative monitoring in the intensive care unit, several days of hospital stay and the requirement of blood products is considerable. The expense associated with this morbidity, operative scar and the psychologic trauma to the patient and parents are additional disadvantages of surgery. Hence, the closure of these defects by transcatheter methods with various devices has been evaluated worldwide. We report the initial experience at our centre with closure of secundum ASDs and large PDAs with the Amplatzer Septal Occluder and Amplatzer Duct Occluder.
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- J S Dugal
- Classified Specialist (Medicine and Cardiology), Military Hospital (Cardiothoracic Centre), CTC, Pune - 411 040
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- Classified Specialist (Medicine and Cardiology), Military Hospital (Cardiothoracic Centre), CTC, Pune - 411 040
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- Senior Advisor (Medicine and Cardiology), Military Hospital (Cardiothoracic Centre), CTC, Pune - 411 040
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- Classified Specialist (Medicine & Cardiology), Base Hospital, Delhi Cantt - 110 010
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- Classified Specialist (Medicine and Cardiology), Military Hospital (Cardiothoracic Centre), CTC, Pune - 411 040
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- Classified Specialist (Medicine) and Senior Resident (Cardiology), Military Hospital (Cardiothoracic Centre), CTC, Pune - 411 040
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Thanopoulos BD, Tsaousis GS, Djukic M, Al Hakim F, Eleftherakis NG, Simeunovic SD. Transcatheter closure of high pulmonary artery pressure persistent ductus arteriosus with the Amplatzer muscular ventricular septal defect occluder. Heart 2002; 87:260-3. [PMID: 11847167 PMCID: PMC1767051 DOI: 10.1136/heart.87.3.260] [Citation(s) in RCA: 42] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/03/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND The design of devices currently used for closure of persistent ductus arteriosus (PDA) with high pulmonary artery pressure is not ideal and there is a risk of embolisation into the aorta. OBJECTIVE To investigate the use of the Amplatzer muscular ventricular septal defect occluder (AMVSDO) for treatment of PDA with high pulmonary artery pressure. PATIENTS AND DESIGN Seven patients, aged 5-12 years, with large PDAs and systemic or near systemic pulmonary artery pressure underwent attempted transcatheter closure using the AMVSDO. The device consists of two low profile disks made of a nitinol wire mesh with a 7 mm connecting waist. Balloon occlusion of the duct was performed before closure from the venous side, and prosthesis size was chosen according to the measured diameter of the occluding balloon. A 7 French sheath was used to deliver the device. All patients underwent a complete haemodynamic and angiographic study one year after occlusion. RESULTS The mean (SD) angiographic PDA diameter was 9.8 (1.7) mm (range 7-13 mm) and the mean AMVSDO diameter was 11.4 (1.8) mm (range 9-16 mm). Q(p)/Q(s) ranged from 1.9-2.2 (mean 2.0 (0.1)). Successful device delivery and complete closure occurred in all patients (100% occlusion rate, 95% confidence interval 59.04% to 100.00%). Mean systolic pulmonary artery pressures were as follows: before balloon occlusion, 106 (13) mm Hg; during occlusion, 61 (6) mm Hg; immediately after the procedure, 57 (5) mm Hg; and at the one year follow up catheterisation, 37 (10) mm Hg. Fluoroscopy time was 10.4 (4.3) min (range 7-18 min). No complications occurred. CONCLUSIONS AMVSDO is an important adjunct for closure of large PDAs associated with high pulmonary artery pressure. Further studies are required to document its efficacy, safety, and long term results in a larger number of patients.
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- B D Thanopoulos
- Department of Cardiology, Aghia Sophia Children's Hospital, Athens, Greece.
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Thanopoulos BD, Hakim FA, Hiari A, Tsaousis GS, Paphitis C, Hijazi ZM. Patent ductus arteriosus equipment and technique. Amplatzer duct occluder: intermediate-term follow-up and technical considerations. J Interv Cardiol 2001; 14:247-54. [PMID: 12053313 DOI: 10.1111/j.1540-8183.2001.tb00743.x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 25] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/28/2022] Open
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Between May 1997 and June 2000, 69 patients, ages 0.1 to 34 years, underwent attempted anterograde transcatheter closure of a patent ductus arteriosus (PDA) using the Amplatzer Duct Occluder (ADO). The ADO is a cone-shaped, self-centering, and repositionable occluder made of nitinol wire mesh. A 5Fr to 7Fr sheath was used for the delivery of the device. The mean PDA diameter (at the pulmonary end) was 4.6 +/- 1.9 mm (range 1 mm-8.5 mm). Sixty-seven of the 69 patients had successful device placement. The mean ADO smallest diameter was 6.9 +/- 1.8 mm (range 4 mm-12 mm). Complete angiographic closure occurred in 62 (92.5%) of 67 patients (95% confidence interval, 88.22%-98.77%). In five patients, there was a trivial residual shunt immediately after the procedure. At 24 hours, color Doppler flow imaging revealed complete closure in all 67 (100%) patients. The unsuccessful attempts occurred in two patients with a small, 1-mm diameter native PDA and residual PDA after surgical occlusion. Fluoroscopy time was 7.6 +/- 1.8 minutes (4 min-18 min). No complications were observed. At a median follow-up of 1.5 years (range 0.25 to 3.2 years), all patients had complete closure without complications. We conclude that transcatheter closure using the ADO is a highly effective and safe treatment for most patients with PDA.
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- B D Thanopoulos
- Department of Pediatric Cardiology, Aghia Sophia Children's Hospital, Thivon & Levadias Street, 115 27 Athens, Greece.
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Bilkis AA, Alwi M, Hasri S, Haifa AL, Geetha K, Rehman MA, Hasanah I. The Amplatzer duct occluder: experience in 209 patients. J Am Coll Cardiol 2001; 37:258-61. [PMID: 11153748 DOI: 10.1016/s0735-1097(00)01094-9] [Citation(s) in RCA: 150] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/25/2022]
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OBJECTIVES The aim of the study was to assess the safety and efficacy of the Amplatzer ductal occluder (ADO) in transcatheter occlusion of patent ductus arteriosus (PDA). BACKGROUND Transcatheter closure of small to moderate sized PDAs is an established procedure. The ADO is a self-expandable device with a number of salutary features, notably its retrievability, ease of delivery via small 5F to 7F catheters and a range of sizes suitable even for the larger PDAs. METHODS Between November 1997 and August 1999, the ADO was successfully implanted in 205 of 209 patients with PDA. The inclusion criteria for this device occlusion method were patients with clinical and echocardiographic features of moderate to large PDA, weighing > or =3.5 kg as well as asymptomatic adolescents and adults with PDA measuring > or =5.0 mm on two-dimensional (2D) echocardiogram. Occlusion was achieved via the antegrade venous approach. Follow-up evaluations were performed with 2D echocardiogram, color-flow mapping and Doppler measurement of the descending aorta and left pulmonary artery velocity at 24 h and 1, 3, 6 and 12 months after implantation. RESULTS Two hundred and five patients had successful PDA occlusion using this device. The patients were between two months and 50 years (median 1.9) and weighed between 3.4 kg and 63.2 (median 8.4). Infants made up 26% of the total patients. The PDA measured from 1.8 to 12.5 mm (mean 4.9) at the narrowest diameter. Forty-four percent of patients achieved immediate complete occlusion. On color Doppler the closure rates at 24 h and 1 month after implant were 66% and 97%, respectively. At 6 and 12 months all except one patient attained complete occlusion. Device embolization occurred in three patients; in two this was spontaneous, and in the other it was due to catheter manipulation during postimplant hemodynamic measurement. Mild aortic narrowing was seen in an infant. CONCLUSIONS Patent ductus arteriosus occlusion using ADO is safe and efficacious. It is particularly useful in symptomatic infants and small children with relatively large PDA. Embolization can be minimized by selection of appropriate sized devices, and caution should be exercised in infants <5 kg.
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- A A Bilkis
- Department of Pediatric Cardiology, Institut Jantung Negara, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
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Hwang B, Lee PC, Weng ZC, Fu YC, Hsing HP, Lu JH, Hsieh WH, Jan SL, Meng CC. Comparison of the one-and-a-half-year results of closure of patent ductus arteriosus by transcatheter coils placement with surgical ligation. Angiology 2000; 51:757-63. [PMID: 10999617 DOI: 10.1177/000331970005100908] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/16/2022]
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Patent ductus arteriosus (PDA) is a common type of congenital cardiovascular lesion. It usually needs surgical ligation in a full-term baby after 1 year of age. Transcatheter implantation of coils was introduced for the closure of small- to moderate-sized PDA in 1992. From November 1995 to November 1998, the authors closed the PDA in 153 patients by transcatheter implantation of coils and by surgical ligation in 10 patients. One hundred fourteen of them were studied for more than 1(1/2) years. The regular follow-up studies, including physical examination; electrocardiography; and pulsed, continuous-wave, and color Doppler flow mapping, were performed on day one and day 2, and 1 week, 1 month, 3 months, 6 months, and 1 year after the procedure. The results of the closure of PDA by surgical ligation or coil placement were compared and analyzed in all the patients.
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- B Hwang
- Department of Pediatrics, National Yang-Ming University and Veterans General Hospital, Taipei, Taiwan, ROC
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Faella HJ, Hijazi ZM. Closure of the patent ductus arteriosus with the amplatzer PDA device: immediate results of the international clinical trial. Catheter Cardiovasc Interv 2000; 51:50-4. [PMID: 10973018 DOI: 10.1002/1522-726x(200009)51:1<50::aid-ccd11>3.0.co;2-6] [Citation(s) in RCA: 118] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/07/2022]
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The purpose of this article is to present the immediate and short-term results of the international registry of transcatheter closure of patent ductus arteriosus (PDA) using the Amplatzer duct occluder (ADO). Three hundred sixteen patients (221 females) in various centers with clinical and/or echocardiographic evidence of PDA underwent an attempt of catheter closure at a median age of 2.1 years and median weight of 10.7 kg. The median Qp/Qs ratio was 2.3, the median length of the PDA was 6.7 mm and the median diameter of the PDA at its narrowest point (usually the pulmonic end) was 3.8 mm. Immediately after closure and by angiography, the PDA was completely closed in 177/311 patients (56%) and within 24 hr the complete closure rate increased to 76% (235/308). Complications were encountered in 15 patients, including 1 major complication due to device embolization and subsequent death, 6 moderate complications, and 8 minor complications. The median fluoroscopy time was 12 min and the median total procedure time was 70 min. One hundred fourteen patients reached the 6-month follow-up. Color Doppler echocardiography demonstrated complete closure in 109 patients (94.6%). Thirty-eight patients reached the 1-year follow-up mark. There was complete closure in 100% of the patients as documented by color Doppler echocardiography. So far there has been no episodes of delayed device migration, endocarditis, thromboembolism, and wire fracture or device disruption. We conclude that the ADO is safe and effective in most patients with PDA up to a diameter of 10.6 mm. Further clinical trials are underway to assess its long-term safety and efficacy.
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MESH Headings
- Adolescent
- Adult
- Aged
- Child
- Child, Preschool
- Cineangiography
- Ductus Arteriosus, Patent/diagnostic imaging
- Ductus Arteriosus, Patent/therapy
- Echocardiography, Doppler, Color
- Embolization, Therapeutic/adverse effects
- Embolization, Therapeutic/instrumentation
- Embolization, Therapeutic/methods
- Equipment Design
- Female
- Humans
- Infant
- Infant, Newborn
- International Cooperation
- Male
- Middle Aged
- Radiography, Thoracic
- Treatment Outcome
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- H J Faella
- Cardiology Institute Spanish Hospital and Garrahan Hospital, Buenos Aires, Argentina
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Marwah A, Radhakrishnan S, Shrivastava S. Immediate and early results of closure of moderate to large patent arterial ducts using the new Amplatzer device. Cardiol Young 2000; 10:208-11. [PMID: 10824900 DOI: 10.1017/s1047951100009124] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/07/2022]
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OBJECTIVES Our aim was to assess the immediate and short term results of closure of moderate and large patent arterial ducts using the self-expanding and repositionable Amplatzer device. METHOD We attempted closure in 25 patients (10 Females and 15 males) using the Amplatzer occluder. Their median age was 48 months with a range from 8 months to 26 years and median weight of 14 kg with a range from 4.5 kg to 48 kg. The mean ductal diameter was 4.1 mm (S.D 1.51 mm). A 6F/7F long sheath was used to deliver the device. Follow up was performed with colour- flow mapping of the pulmonary trunk within 24 hours, at 3 months, and 6 months of closure. RESULTS Of the 25 patients, the device was placed successfully in 23. Concurrent angiography showed immediate closure in 12 patients, while 8 had trivial shunting and 3 had mild shunting. Within 24 hours, Doppler examination revealed complete closure in all but three patients, who had a mild residual shunt. Two attempts were unsuccessful. Both these patients underwent successful surgical ligation. All except one patient were discharged on the next day. Of the 23 patients, 15 (65%) have been followed up for 3 months, while 8 (35%) have completed 6 months of follow-up. Of the three patients initially with mild residual flow, two had completely closed at 3 months The one remaining patient is yet to be seen at the 3 month follow-up. Thus, at 3 months, all patients studies had shown complete closure. CONCLUSION Antegrade transcatheter closure using the Amplatzer duct occluder is an efficacious treatment for bigger patent arterial ducts. Long-term follow-up is necessary to show sustained benefits and confirm the absence of side effects.
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- A Marwah
- Division of Pediatric Cardiology, Escorts Heart Institute and Research Centre, New Delhi, India
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Thanopoulos BD, Hakim FA, Hiari A, Goussous Y, Basta E, Zarayelyan AA, Tsaousis GS. Further experience with transcatheter closure of the patent ductus arteriosus using the Amplatzer duct occluder. J Am Coll Cardiol 2000; 35:1016-21. [PMID: 10732903 DOI: 10.1016/s0735-1097(99)00626-9] [Citation(s) in RCA: 63] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/26/2022]
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OBJECTIVE The aim of this study was to report further experience with transcatheter closure of the patent ductus arteriosus (PDA) using the Amplatzer duct occluder (ADO). BACKGROUND The design of previously used devices is not ideal for this purpose, and their use has been associated with several drawbacks, especially in large PDAs. METHODS Forty-three patients, aged 0.3 to 33 years (mean 6.4+/-6.7 years), with a moderate to large, type A to E PDA, underwent attempted transcatheter closure using the ADO. The device is a plug-shaped repositionable occluder made of 0.004-in. nitinol wire mesh. It is delivered through a 5F to 6F long sheath. The mean PDA diameter (at the pulmonary end) was 3.9+/-1.2 mm (range 2.2 to 8 mm). All patients had color flow echocardiographic follow-up (6 to 24 months) at 24 h, 1 and 3 months after closure, and at 6-month intervals thereafter. RESULTS The mean ADO diameter was 6.1+/-1.4 mm (range 4 to 10 mm). Complete angiographic closure was seen in 40 of 43 patients (93%; 95% confidence interval [CI] 85.4% to 100%). The remaining three patients had a trivial angiographic shunt through the ADO. At 24 h, color flow mapping revealed no shunt in all patients. A 9F long sheath was required for repositioning of a misplaced 8-mm device into the pulmonary artery. The mean fluoroscopy time was 7.9+/-1.6 min (range 4.6 to 12 min). There were no complications. No obstruction of the descending aorta or the pulmonary artery branches was noted on Doppler follow-up studies. Neither thromboembolization nor hemolysis or device failure was encountered. CONCLUSIONS Transcatheter closure using the ADO is an effective and safe therapy for the majority of patients with patency of the arterial duct. Further studies are required to establish long-term results in a larger patient population.
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- B D Thanopoulos
- Department of Pediatric Cardiology, Aghia Sophia Children's Hospital, Athens, Greece
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In the absence of irreversible pulmonary hypertension, closure of clinically detectable patent ductus arteriosus (PDA) is usually recommended in adults. Device closure obviates the need for general anesthesia and a surgical incision and eliminates postoperative pain, long convalescence, and lifelong scarring. Over the past 20 years, the efficacy and safety of transcatheter device closure of PDA in adults has been established. Even though the immediate success rate is lower with transcatheter device closure than with surgical closure, transcatheter reintervention for residual clinical shunts is very effective at abolishing residual leaks. The late complete closure rate, as determined by echocardiography, is very similar with surgical closure and with device closure. The clinical significance of silent residual shunts is unknown. In patients with silent residual shunts, the use of prophylactic antibiotics is as of yet recommended. Occlusion devices should be used whenever possible in adults, and surgical closure of patent ducts should be reserved for patients with larger ducts. The method of ductal closure should be selected on the basis of the quality of and experience with available interventional and surgical resources. Emerging minimally invasive surgical treatments seem promising, but further experience and follow-up are needed before widespread application of these techniques can be recommended.
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Coil closure of patent ductus arteriosus (PDA) has become an accepted alternative to surgical closure in most pediatric cardiac centers. However, little is known about the mid-to long-term outcome of this procedure. Therefore, we evaluated the immediate, short-, and long-term outcome of transcatheter coil closure (TCC) of PDA using single or multiple Gianturco coils or the Gianturco-Grifka Vascular Occlusive Device (GGVOD). One hundred forty-nine patients underwent an attempt at TCC of their PDAs at a median age of 2.4 years (2 weeks to 55 years) and median weight of 13.5 kg (2.3-87 kg). There were 33 patients < 1 year of age. The median PDA minimal diameter was 2 mm (0.4-7 mm) with 26 patients whose PDA minimal diameter was > 4 mm. A 4 Fr catheter was used for coil deployment in 136 patients, a 3 Fr in 4, and an 8 Fr in 4 patients who received the GGVOD. A single coil was used in 77 patients and multiple coils (2-6) were used in 66 patients. One hundred forty-six patients had successful closure (142 had immediate complete closure and 4 had residual shunt), 3 patients failed the initial attempt (2 underwent surgical ligation and 1 had a successful second attempt a year later). Of the four patients with residual shunt, three underwent a second procedure with implantation of 1-3 coils resulting in complete closure in all and one patient had spontaneous resolution of the residual shunt. Complications were encountered in nine patients: six had coil migration with successful retrieval in four; two had left pulmonary artery stenosis (2.4 kg and 6.3 kg infants), and one patient had loss of femoral arterial pulse. The median fluoroscopy time was 16 min (2-152 min). One hundred forty-two patients had the procedure as an outpatient, five patients stayed greater than 24 hr, and two of these patients were in hospital for 1 month for noncardiac reasons. At a median follow-up interval of 3.0 years (1 month to 5.1 years), there were no episodes of delayed coil migration, delayed recanalization, thromboembolic episodes, or bacterial endocarditis. Lung perfusion scans performed at a median follow-up interval of 1.6 years in 31 patients who received multiple coils revealed 45% +/- 5% blood flow to the left lung. Long-term follow-up of coil closure of PDA indicates that the technique is safe and effective for most patients with PDA up to a diameter of 7 mm.
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- H T Patel
- Department of Pediatrics, Floating Hospital for Children at New England Medical Center, Tufts University School of Medicine, Boston, Massachusetts, USA
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Shamsham F, Kwan T, Safi AM, Clark LT. Successful transcatheter closure of a patent ductus arteriosus: using two Gianturco coils in a 41-year-old woman. A case report. Angiology 1999; 50:519-22. [PMID: 10378830 DOI: 10.1177/000331979905000612] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/16/2022]
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Patent ductus arteriosus (PDA) is a form of congenital heart disease uncommonly diagnosed in adult patients. Transcatheter closure of PDA has been widely used in children. However, the experience is limited in adults especially with use of Gianturco coils. The authors describe a case of successful transcatheter closure of a PDA, incidentally diagnosed in a 41-year-old woman, by successively deploying two coils by a transarterial approach. No residual shunting was seen angiographically after the procedure. A literature review of similar procedures in adult patients is discussed.
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- F Shamsham
- Department of Medicine, State University of New York Health Science Center at Brooklyn, 11203, USA
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Rao PS, Kim SH, Choi JY, Rey C, Haddad J, Marcon F, Walsh K, Sideris EB. Follow-up results of transvenous occlusion of patent ductus arteriosus with the buttoned device. J Am Coll Cardiol 1999; 33:820-6. [PMID: 10080487 DOI: 10.1016/s0735-1097(98)00610-x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 44] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/17/2022]
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OBJECTIVES The purpose of this presentation is to document results of buttoned device (BD) occlusion of patent ductus arteriosus (PDA) in a large number of patients with particular emphasis on long-term follow-up in an attempt to provide evidence for feasibility, safety and effectiveness of this method of PDA closure. BACKGROUND Immediate and short-term results of BD occlusion of PDA have been documented in a limited number of children. METHODS During a six-year period ending August 1996, transcatheter BD closure of PDA was attempted in 284 patients, ages 0.3 to 92 years (median 7) under a protocol approved by the local institutional review boards and FDA with an investigational device exemption in U.S. cases. RESULTS The PDAs measured 1 to 15 mm (median 4) at the narrowest diameter; 20 were larger than 8 mm and 10 larger than 10 mm. They were occluded with devices measuring from 15 to 35 mm delivered via 7F (N = 140) or 8F (N = 144) sheaths. Successful implantation of the device was accomplished in 278 (98%) of 284 patients. The Qp:Qs decreased from 1.8+/-0.6 (mean+/-SD) to 1.09+/-0.19 (p < 0.001). Effective occlusion defined as no (N = 167 [60%]) or trivial (N = 79 [28%]) residual shunt was achieved in 246 (88%) patients. All types of PDAs, irrespective of the shape (conical, tubular or short), size (small or large) or length (short or long) of the PDA and previously implanted Rashkind devices, could be occluded. Follow-up data, 1 to 60 months (median 24) after device implantation, were available in 234 (84%) patients. Seven (3%) patients required reintervention to treat residual shunt with (N = 2) or without (N = 5) hemolysis. Actuarial reintervention-free rates were 95% at 1 and 5 years. There was gradual reduction of actuarial residual shunts and were 40%, 28%, 21%, 14%, 11%, 10%, 6% and 0% respectively at 1 day, 1, 6, 12, 24, 36, 48 and 60 months after device implantation. Incorporation of folding plug over the button loop in 10 additional patients produced immediate and complete occlusion of PDA. CONCLUSIONS This large multiinstitutional experience confirms the feasibility, safety and effectiveness of buttoned device closure of PDAs. All types of PDAs irrespective of the shape, length and diameter can be effectively occluded. Incorporation of folding plug over the button loop produces complete PDA occlusion at the time of device implantation.
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- P S Rao
- Division of Pediatric Cardiology, University of Wisconsin Medical School, Madison, USA.
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Novo García E, Bermúdez R, Herraiz I, Salgado A, Balaguer J, Moya JL, Pinto J. [Ductus closure in adults with the Rashkind device: comparative results]. Rev Esp Cardiol 1999; 52:172-80. [PMID: 10193170 DOI: 10.1016/s0300-8932(99)74891-8] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/27/2022]
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INTRODUCTION Catheter occlusion of the persistent ductus arteriosus with Rashkind device is an alternative to the surgical closure demonstrated in children, however a few results have been reported of occlusion in adults. METHOD From 1990 to 1996 in 127 patients with persistent ductus arteriosus undergoing occlusion by Raskind device. Two groups according age: 105 children (< 14 years) and 22 adults (> 14 years), were studied retrospectively. The results were analysed by immediate aortogram and follow-up at 24 hours, 6 and 12 months by color-Doppler echocardiograms. RESULTS The adults were frequently asymptomatic (86%) and with high incidence (59%) of silent ductus. Similar QP/QS (1.61 +/- 0.47 in adults vs 1.49 +/- 0.51) was calculated although pulmonary pressure was superior in children (12.50 +/- 2.97 vs 16.84 +/- 5.88 mmHg; p = 0.003). In group > 14 years the ductal anatomy favorable (Krichenko type A or B) was more frequent (91% vs 73%; p = 0.06) and ductal diameter significantly higher (3.03 +/- 1.50 vs 2.41 +/- 0.96 mm; p = 0.009). In adults 17 mm umbrella were used more frequently (91 vs 61%; p = 0.02). Absence complications (embolization, bacteremia, haemolysis, proximal stenosis of the left pulmonary artery) were found in adults against 4.72% in children. The occlusion were more effective in adults specially in early controls: 55% vs 34% (p = 0.09), 82% vs 69%, 91% vs 77% and 95% vs 83% (p > 0.10). Multivariate analysis identified age as an independent predictor of complete occlusion. CONCLUSION Our experience in transcatheter occlusion of persistent ductus arteriosus with Rashkind device in adults support the efficacy, safety and excellent early results despite higher incidence of silent asymptomatic ductus.
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- E Novo García
- Servicio de Cardiología, Hospital General Universitario, Guadalajara
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Jamjureeruk V, Kirawittaya T, Ningsnondh V. Mild or subclinical intravascular haemolysis subsequent to transcatheter occlusion of the patent arterial duct. Cardiol Young 1999; 9:58-62. [PMID: 10323540 DOI: 10.1017/s1047951100007393] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/06/2022]
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One of the important complications of transcatheter occlusion of the patent duct by insertion of either the Rashkind double umbrella or coil devices is intravascular haemolysis, particularly the severe form which occurs in 0.5-0.6% of cases. The incidence of subclinical or mild intravascular haemolysis including morphologic changes in the red cells, however, is not known, especially in the group of patients with residual shunt. We studied laboratory and haematologic changes in 37 patients subsequent to transcatheter occlusion. Their ages ranged from 2 years 2 months to 11 years 8 months (6.2 + 2.7 years), and the duration of occlusion had ranged from 1 month to 2 years 11 months (1.24 + 0.89 years). In 30 cases we had used the Rashkind double umbrella device, and nine of these patients (30%) had a residual shunt. The other seven ducts were closed with detachable coils, and five of these cases (71%) had residual shunting. There was evidence of mild or subclinical intravascular haemolysis in almost half the cases, although no patient developed acute intravascular haemolysis. Fragmented red cells, blur cells and spherocytes from blood smears were found in up to one-third of the overall series, with no differences found according to persistence of shunting. Haemosiderin was found in the urine of the group with residual shunting and in 13-23% of those with complete occlusion. Serum hypohaptoglobin was found in 9-13% of the patients with a residual shunt, and in 9-23% of those with complete occlusion. Four of the patients had haptoglobin levels < 50 mg/dl. There were no patients with reticulocytes counts > 2% in the blood smears. We conclude that subclinical or mild intravascular haemolysis, along with morphologic changes in the red blood cells, are significant findings subsequent to occlusion of the patent arterial duct with either the Rashkind double umbrella or detachable coils.
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- V Jamjureeruk
- Pediatric Cardiology Unit, Queen Sirikit National Institute of Child Health (Children's Hospital), Bangkok, Thailand
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Schräder R, Hofstetter R, Fassbender D, Berger F, Bubmann WD, Ernst JM, Matthies W, Reifart N, Sievert H, Soares JP. Transvenous closure of patent ductus arteriosus with Ivalon plugs. Multicenter experience with a new technique. Invest Radiol 1999; 34:65-70. [PMID: 9888056 DOI: 10.1097/00004424-199901000-00010] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/25/2022]
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RATIONALE AND OBJECTIVE The authors assess the clinical efficacy of transvenous closure of patent ductus arteriosus (PDA) with a new plug consisting of Ivalon foam and a platinum/iridium frame with four aortic and two pulmonary nitinol struts. The most widely used devices for transcatheter treatment of PDA (Porstmann plug, Rashkind umbrella, Botallo occluder, coils) have specific limitations inherent to their design (e.g., transarterial approach, residual shunts, limited retrieval). METHODS Between 1994 and 1997, PDA closure was attempted in 33 children and 67 adolescents and adults in 7 clinical centers; PDA diameter was 2 to 11 mm. Plug diameter was 6 to 20 mm, and 8 to 16 F venous sheaths were used for insertion. RESULTS Placement was successful in 98% (with a single plug in 88%, and a second or third plug in 10%) and unsuccessful in 2%. Plugs were retrieved after malpositioning in 12 of 12 patients and after pulmonary embolization in 2 of 3 patients. One patient underwent surgery for removal of an embolized plug. Complete PDA closure was proved by aortography and color Doppler echocardiography in 85% (40 of 43 patients with a PDA 2-3.9 mm, 30 of 36 patients with a PDA 4-5.9 mm, and 15 of 21 patients with a PDA 6-11 mm). During a median follow-up interval of 16 months, there were no complications (infection, hemolysis, fracture, embolization). CONCLUSION The new plug device can be used successfully in patients with a PDA diameter up to 11 mm. Further investigations are underway to determine the definite clinical value of this technique.
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- R Schräder
- Cardioangiologisches Centrum Bethanien, Frankfurt, Germany
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Rao PS, Kim SH, Rey C, Onorato E, Sideris EB. Results of transvenous buttoned device occlusion of patent ductus arteriosus in adults. International Buttoned Device Trial Group. Am J Cardiol 1998; 82:827-9, A10. [PMID: 9761103 DOI: 10.1016/s0002-9149(98)00441-x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 18] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/22/2022]
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Examination of the immediate and follow-up results of transvenous buttoned device occlusion of patent ductus arteriosus suggests that the method is feasible, safe, and effective irrespective of the size and shape of the ductus. Although residual shunts are present, they tend to disappear during follow-up, and complete occlusion at the time of implantation may be achieved by incorporation of a folding plug over the button loop of the device.
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- P S Rao
- Division of Cardiology, Saint Louis University Health Sciences Center, Missouri, USA
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Masura J, Walsh KP, Thanopoulous B, Chan C, Bass J, Goussous Y, Gavora P, Hijazi ZM. Catheter closure of moderate- to large-sized patent ductus arteriosus using the new Amplatzer duct occluder: immediate and short-term results. J Am Coll Cardiol 1998; 31:878-82. [PMID: 9525563 DOI: 10.1016/s0735-1097(98)00013-8] [Citation(s) in RCA: 237] [Impact Index Per Article: 9.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/06/2023]
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OBJECTIVES The aim of this study was to assess the immediate and short-term results of anterograde catheter closure of a moderate- to large-sized patent ductus arteriosus (PDA) using the new self-expandable, respositionable Amplatzer duct occluder (ADO) device. BACKGROUND Transcatheter closure of a PDA using devices or coils is technically challenging and may be accompanied by a 38% incidence of residual shunts. METHODS Twenty-four patients (6 male, 18 female) underwent attempted transcatheter closure of a PDA using the ADO at a median age of 3.8 years (range 0.4 to 48) and a median weight of 15.5 kg (range 6 to 70). The mean PDA diameter at its narrowest segment was 3.7+/-1.5 mm. A 6F long sheath was used for delivery of the ADO. Follow-up evaluation was performed with color flow mapping of the main pulmonary artery within 24 h and at 1 and 3 months after closure. RESULTS Twenty three of the 24 patients had successful device placement. Angiography showed that 7 patients had complete immediate closure, 14 had a trace shunt (foaming through the device with no jet), and 2 had a small residual shunt (with a jet). Within 24 h, color Doppler revealed complete closure in all patients. The unsuccessful attempt was during an initial trial with a prototype that has been modified. The median fluoroscopy time was 13.5 min (range 6.3 to 47). All patients were discharged home the next day. There were no complications. Of the 23 patients, 21 completed the 1-month follow-up, all (95% confidence interval [CI] 86% to 100%) with complete closure, and 18 of 23 patients completed the 3-month follow-up, also all (95% CI 83% to 100%) with complete closure. CONCLUSIONS Anterograde transcatheter closure using the new ADO is an effective therapy for patients with a PDA diameter up to 6 mm. Further clinical trials are underway.
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- J Masura
- Department of Cardiology, Children University Hospital, Bratislava, Slovak Republic
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Allen HD, Beekman RH, Garson A, Hijazi ZM, Mullins C, O'Laughlin MP, Taubert KA. Pediatric therapeutic cardiac catheterization: a statement for healthcare professionals from the Council on Cardiovascular Disease in the Young, American Heart Association. Circulation 1998; 97:609-25. [PMID: 9494035 DOI: 10.1161/01.cir.97.6.609] [Citation(s) in RCA: 76] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/06/2023]
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Daniels CJ, Cassidy SC, Teske DW, Wheller JJ, Allen HD. Reopening after successful coil occlusion for patent ductus arteriosus. J Am Coll Cardiol 1998; 31:444-50. [PMID: 9462591 DOI: 10.1016/s0735-1097(97)00491-9] [Citation(s) in RCA: 33] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/06/2023]
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OBJECTIVES This study was performed to determine the frequency of patent ductus arteriosus (PDA) reopening and the factors that may predict reopening after successful coil occlusion. BACKGROUND Transcatheter coil occlusion is a widely used and accepted method to close a PDA. After documented successful coil occlusion, we found PDAs that reopened. We hypothesized that specific factors are involved in those that reopened. METHODS All patients who underwent percutaneous transarterial PDA coil occlusion were studied. Successful coil occlusion was documented. PDA reopening was determined when Doppler-echocardiography (DE) performed after the procedure was negative for PDA flow but at follow-up demonstrated PDA shunting. Patients with a reopened PDA were compared with all other patients in evaluating independent variables. RESULTS Coil occlusion for PDA was attempted in 22 patients. Clinical success was achieved in 20 patients (91%), and DE was negative for PDA shunting in 19 patients (90%). At follow-up, five patients demonstrated reopening. The PDA minimal diameter was 1.4 +/- 0.5 mm (mean +/- SD) for the reopened group and 1.2 +/- 0.7 mm for the other patients. The PDA length was 2.9 +/- 1.9 mm for the reopened group and 7.1 +/- 3.2 mm for all other patients. All those with type B PDA were in the reopened group. When independent variables were compared between groups, only PDA length and type B PDA predicted reopening (p < 0.05). CONCLUSIONS PDA reopening may occur after successful coil occlusion. Short PDA length and type B PDA are associated with reopening. The data suggest that in such anatomy, alternative strategies to the current coil occlusion technique should be considered.
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- C J Daniels
- Division/Section of Pediatric Cardiology, Columbus Children's Hospital and Ohio State University College of Medicine, 43205, USA
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Grabitz RG, Freudenthal F, Sigler M, Seghaye MC, Boosfeld C, von Bernuth G. Coil on the loop and selectively enhanced stiffness for improved control: feasibility study in the neonatal ovine model of the large patent ductus arteriosus. Invest Radiol 1997; 32:636-43. [PMID: 9342124 DOI: 10.1097/00004424-199710000-00009] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/05/2023]
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RATIONALE AND OBJECTIVES Several devices have been suggested and tested for interventional closure of the persistent ductus arteriosus. Coils were found effective only in small ducts due to their lack of maneuverability and physical limitation of grip forces leading to risk of embolization. The authors evaluated the feasibility to place single coils with selectively enhanced stiffness into high shunting ductus arteriosus, the coils being deployed and controlled through a veno-arterial loop in a bovine model. METHODS "Double-cone" shaped, stainless steel coils with enhanced stiffness of the outer rings were mounted on either end on a nitinol core wire. A snap-in mechanism attaches the coil to this delivery wire and is freed by a pusher system of coiled steel wire that is advanced over the core wire. Forming a veno-arterial loop across the patent ductus allows for repositioning into the pulmonary artery or aortic catheter. A chronic lamb model of large patent ductus arteriosus (PDAs) (> or = 9 mm) was used in which ductus patency was secured by a protocol of repetitive angioplasties. Different systems (n = 10) were placed having retrieved the previous coil by a snare after definitive release. RESULTS Placement of coils was possible in all 10 attempts. The coils were pulled back into the catheters between five and eight times before definitive release. CONCLUSIONS The device allows controlled placement of single coils in our model of large PDAs and may lead the way to overcome previous limitations of coils. Clinical trials are warranted.
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- R G Grabitz
- Department of Pediatric Cardiology and Interdisciplinary Center of Clinical Research on Biomaterials, Aachen University of Technology, Germany.
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Grabitz RG, Schräder R, Sigler M, Seghaye MC, Dzionsko C, Handt S, Schneidt B, Von Bernuth G. Retrievable patent ductus arteriosus plug for interventional, transvenous occlusion of the patent ductus arteriosus. Evaluation in lambs and preliminary clinical results. Invest Radiol 1997; 32:523-8. [PMID: 9291040 DOI: 10.1097/00004424-199709000-00004] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/05/2023]
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RATIONALE AND OBJECTIVES The clinically most widely used devices (Porstmann-plug, Rashkind-umbrella, Botallooccluder) have inherent specific limitations (eg, transarterial approach, residual shunts, limited retrieval). The authors assess practicability, efficacy, and tissue reaction of the new retrievable transvenous plug device for the occlusion of the persistent patent ductus arteriosus (PDA). METHODS A foam plug (polyvinyl alcohol) is mounted on a titanium core pin where, at both ends, small legs (titanium nickel alloy) with titanium heads are anchored, to ensure safe fixation in the ductus. The device is introduced transvenously through a long sheath (Mullins sheath) and held by a modified biopsy forceps allowing complete retrieval until final release. A common lamb model of large PDAs (n = 11) was used to test for practicability and the histomorphologic outcome. Clinical results were obtained from a consecutive series of 16 patients (aged 13 to 71 years). RESULTS In all lambs, placement of the plug within the PDA was possible. Histopathology (follow-up 10 to 215 days; mean 112 days) revealed an adequate ingrowing of the device and no pathologic foreign body reaction. The diameter of the human PDAs ranged from 3 to 7 mm (mean 5 mm). The size of the sheath used for introducing the plug (diameter 8 to 16 mm) ranged from 8 to 16 French. Fourteen of 16 PDAs were closed immediately after or on day 1 after implantation, 1 was closed after the 12-month follow-up, and 1 needed an additional plug after 30 months for definitive closure. CONCLUSIONS The device demonstrated practicability and biocompatibility in our experimental lamb model and effectively closed the PDA in a consecutive series of 16 patients. A greater number of patients and a longer follow-up period are necessary for the definitive clinical assessment of the new device.
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- R G Grabitz
- Department of Pediatric Cardiology, Aachen University of Technology, Germany.
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Akagi T, Hashino K, Sugimura T, Ishii M, Eto G, Kato H. Coil occlusion of patent ductus arteriosus with detachable coils. Am Heart J 1997; 134:538-43. [PMID: 9327713 DOI: 10.1016/s0002-8703(97)70092-9] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/05/2023]
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Twenty-five patients (mean age 7.0 +/- 4.8 years) underwent transcatheter coil occlusion of patent ductus arteriosus with detachable coils. The minimum diameter of the ductus arteriosus ranged from 1.0 to 4.2 mm (mean 2.6 +/- 0.9 mm). A single-coil technique was used in 17 patients, double- (six patients) or triple-coil (two patients) techniques were used in eight patients. The coil was not detached until sufficient shape and position of implanted coils were confirmed. All patients had successful implantation of coils regardless of the morphologic characteristics of the ductus. Immediately after the occlusion, heart murmurs were abolished in all patients. Color-flow mapping showed complete closure in 16 (64%) patients immediately after and 20 (80%) patients 1 month after the procedure. No significant complications occurred. The advantages of this detachable coil system may reduce coil migration and allow safer and more reliable execution of this procedure.
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- T Akagi
- Department of Pediatrics, Kurume University School of Medicine, Fukuoka, Japan
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Cheatham JP. A wake-up call to those who dare to close the patent ductus arteriosus: cardiologists, surgeons, FDA ... are you listening? CATHETERIZATION AND CARDIOVASCULAR DIAGNOSIS 1997; 41:392-4. [PMID: 9258480 DOI: 10.1002/(sici)1097-0304(199708)41:4<392::aid-ccd8>3.0.co;2-0] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/05/2023]
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Hijazi ZM, Geggel RL. Transcatheter closure of large patent ductus arteriosus (> or = 4 mm) with multiple Gianturco coils: immediate and mid-term results. Heart 1996; 76:536-40. [PMID: 9014805 PMCID: PMC484609 DOI: 10.1136/hrt.76.6.536] [Citation(s) in RCA: 93] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/03/2023] Open
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OBJECTIVE To assess the immediate and mid-term results of transcatheter closure of patent ductus arteriosus (PDA) > or = 4 mm with multiple Gianturco coils. (Transcatheter closure of large PDAs using the Rashkind occluder or the buttoned device is associated with a 7-38% incidence of residual shunt.) METHODS 19 patients (7 male, 12 female) underwent an attempt at anterograde transcatheter closure with multiple Gianturco coils of a large PDA at a median age of 3.8 yr (range 2 weeks-34 yr) and median weight of 14 kg (range 2.3-80 kg). RESULTS The median PDA diameter at the narrowest segment was 4.3 mm (range 4-7 mm) and the mean (SD) Qp/Qs was 1.9 (0.8). Each patient had left atrial and left ventricular volume overload. A 4F catheter was used to deliver the coils in all patients. There was immediate and complete closure in 16/18; one patient had residual shunt that was closed at a second procedure and the other had spontaneous disappearance of the residual shunt at the six week visit. A short ductus (angiographic type B) in one patient could not be closed. The median number of coils placed at the first attempt to close the ductus was 4 (range 2-6 coils) and the median fluoroscopy time was 40 minutes (range 13-152 minutes). Mild left pulmonary artery stenosis occurred in the two smallest patients. Coil migration to the lung occurred in 3 patients with retrieval of coils in two patients. All procedures but one were done on an outpatient basis. At a median follow up of 1.6 yr (range 2 weeks-2.2 yr) all patients had complete closure with no new complications. CONCLUSIONS Anterograde transcatheter closure with multiple Gianturco coils is an effective treatment for most patients with large PDA of diameters up to 7 mm. This technique can be performed in small infants on an outpatient basis without the need for general endotracheal anaesthesia.
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- Z M Hijazi
- Department of Pediatrics, Floating Hospital for Children at New England Medical Center, Tufts University School of Medicine, Boston, Massachusetts, USA
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Ing FF, Mullins CE, Rose M, Shapir Y, Bierman FZ. Transcatheter closure of the patient ductus arteriosus in adults using the Gianturco coil. Clin Cardiol 1996; 19:875-9. [PMID: 8914781 DOI: 10.1002/clc.4960191107] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/03/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND AND HYPOTHESIS Although results of surgical ligation of the patent ductus arteriosus (PDA) in the pediatric age group are excellent, surgical management of the adult with a PDA may be more problematic. The PDA that presents in adulthood may be calcified and friable, rendering simple ligation via a thoracotomy difficult, inadequate, and hazardous. Patch closure of the ductus arteriosus from either the aortic or pulmonary artery orifice using cardiopulmonary bypass or transient aortic cross-clamping is necessary but increases surgical risk. Furthermore, older patients with diseases unrelated to their PDA and patients with Down's syndrome may have higher risks with intubation, general anesthesia, and surgery. Early results of percutaneous transcatheter occlusion of the PDA with Gianturco coils performed under sedation and local anesthesia are promising. METHODS Six adults with mean age of 39.1 years (range 23.1-62.0 years) were found to have an isolated PDA with mean minimum diameter of 2.7 mm (range 1.0-5.0 mm) at cardiac catheterization. All underwent percutaneous transcatheter occlusion of the PDA using Gianturco coils. RESULTS Coil implantation was successful in all patients. There were no complications and all were discharged home within 24 hours. Complete ductal occlusion was seen immediately in 4 of 6 patients (67%) while 2 of 6 (33%) had small residual leaks. However, complete occlusion was achieved in all patients by 6 months following the procedure. CONCLUSION Transcatheter occlusion of the PDA using coils is safe and efficacious in adults.
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- F F Ing
- Department of Pediatric Cardiology, Texas Children's Hospital, Baylor College of Medicine, Houston 77030, USA
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