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Severe haemolysis after percutaneous closure of a ductus arteriosus (arterial duct). |
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| Authors: | E J Ladusans I Murdoch J Franciosi |
| Affiliation: | Department of Paediatric Cardiology, Guy''s Hospital, London. |
| Abstract: | Severe mechanical haemolysis occurred after transcatheter occlusion of a ductus arteriosus (arterial duct) by a Rashkind double umbrella prosthesis. Surgical removal of the device and ligation of the duct were required before haemolysis was abolished. |
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