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ArticleAnnals of pediatric cardiology

Patent ductus arteriosus closure using Occlutech

Lungile Pepeta, Adele Greyling, Mahlubandile Fintan Nxele, Zongezile Masonwabe Makrexeni

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Article in Annals of pediatric cardiology. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 4 papers.

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4 citing papers in PubMed.

  1. Article
  2. [Closure of patent ductus arteriosus with OcclutechArchivos de cardiologia de Mexico · 2024
    Observational
  3. Horn-shaped” deformity of the Occlutech®-PDA device: case reportRevista de la Facultad de Ciencias Medicas (Cordoba, Argentina) · 2022
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Lungile PepetaDepartment of Paediatrics and Child Health, Division of Paediatric Cardiology, Dora Nginza Hospital, Walter Sisulu University, Port Elizabeth, South Africa.
Adele GreylingDepartment of Paediatrics and Child Health, Division of Paediatric Cardiology, Dora Nginza Hospital, Walter Sisulu University, Port Elizabeth, South Africa.
Mahlubandile Fintan NxeleDepartment of Paediatrics and Child Health, Division of Paediatric Cardiology, Dora Nginza Hospital, Walter Sisulu University, Port Elizabeth, South Africa.
Zongezile Masonwabe MakrexeniDepartment of Paediatrics and Child Health, Division of Paediatric Cardiology, Dora Nginza Hospital, Walter Sisulu University, Port Elizabeth, South Africa.

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

backgroundPercutaneous closure of patent ductus arteriosus (PDA) has become standard therapy. Experience with the Occlutech® Duct Occluder is limited.

methodsData regarding ductal closure using Occlutech® Duct Occluder were reviewed and prospectively collected. Demographics, hemodynamic and angiographic characteristics, complications, and outcomes were documented.

resultsFrom 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.

conclusionThe Occlutech® Duct Occluder is a safe and effective device for closure of ducts in appropriately selected patients.

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Occlutech devicepatent ductus arteriosuspercutaneous occlusion

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PMID28566820
PMCPMC5431024

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