ArticleCardiovascular journal of Africa
Transcatheter closure of the patent ductus arteriosus at a public sector hospital in Soweto, South Africa: a review of patient outcomes over 15 years.
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- Impacts of High Environmental Temperatures on Congenital Anomalies: A Systematic Review.International journal of environmental research and public health · 2021Pooled it
- The burden, prevention and care of infants and children with congenital anomalies in sub-Saharan Africa: A scoping review.PLOS global public health · 2023Article
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Abstract
backgroundMethods of closing patent ductus arteriosus (PDA) have evolved over time. We review this development in our setting.
methodsThis was a retrospective analysis of children who had transcatheter PDA closure at Chris Hani Baragwanath Hospital between 1993 and 2008.
resultsOver 15 years, 1 254 PDAs were diagnosed, of which 293 required intervention; 139 patients had transcatheter closure, the median age was 1.8 years (interquartile range = 1-4.5 years) and 66% were female (92/139). Mean PDA diameter was 3.2 mm (standard deviation = 1.6 mm), with an average 2:1 shunt. Transcatheter closure was performed using COOK
conclusionsTranscatheter PDA closure was safe and effective in this setting, with outcomes similar to reports elsewhere.
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