First closure of a large patent ductus arteriosus in an infant with an angulated nitinol plug.

We report the first human implantation of an angulated plug in a 5 mm PDA in a child of 11 kg. Implanted through a 5 Fr sheath, the plug showed excellent anatomical alignment. Complete occlusion was documented after 6 hr. This device will extend the limits for interventional closure of PDA.     

经导管堵塞婴幼儿动脉导管未闭89例体会

目的探讨经导管堵塞婴儿动脉导管未闭的疗效。方法对８９例动脉导管未闭患儿采用了４种不同堵塞装置治疗。结果总成功率９８．８８％（８８／８９）,失败１例,严重并发症２例,术后２４小时内残余分流１９例（２１．３％）,经１个月～３．５年随访,微量残余分流７流（７．０８％）。结论经心导管堵婴幼儿动脉导未闭安全、有效、操作简单、适应证广,可作为治疗婴幼儿动脉导管未闭的首选方法。     

Transcatheter closure of a patent ductus arteriosus in an elderly patient with the Gianturco-Grifka vascular occlusion device

This paper reports the unusual case of a 76-year-old woman who was discovered to have a hemodynamically significant patent ductus arteriosus following uneventful mitral valve replacement, utilizing cardiopulmonary bypass. The shunt was successfully eliminated using a new transcatheter device, thereby obviating the need for further surgery. The patient did not have calcification within the ductus, making diagnosis prior to surgery more difficult.     

Effect of patent ductus arteriosus on the heart in preterm infants

There continues to be controversy on the long‐term effects of a patent ductus arteriosus (PDA) and its management. However, the hemodynamic effects of a large PDA in a preterm infant are well known. This article aims to provide insight into the adaptive changes and remodeling effects of a PDA on the myocardium in preterm infants.     

Closure of a very large patent ductus arteriosus using the amplatzer duct occluder

A very large patent ductus arteriosus was closed completely using an Amplatzer Duct Occluder. This represents the largest patent ductus arteriosus to undergo closure with this endovascular technique.     

The amplatzer vascular plug and amplatzer vascular plug II for vascular occlusion procedures in 50 patients with congenital cardiovascular disease

Objective: To describe the use of the amplatzer vascular plug (plug 1) and amplatzer vascular plug II (plug 2) in patients with congenital cardiovascular disease (CCVD). Background: Plugs 1 and 2 have recently been made available. We report our experience describing plugs 1 and 2 in patients with CCVD highlighting the versatility of these devices. Methods: All patients with CCVD who underwent a vascular occlusion procedure at the Children's Hospital of Philadelphia between August 1, 2004 and July 30, 2009 with plug 1 or 2 were included. A retrospective review was performed. Results: Fifty patients underwent vascular occlusion procedure with plug 1 or 2 at a median age of 2.0 years (range 1 day to 47 years) and median weight of 12.3 kg (range 3.1–98 kg). Fifty‐eight plugs (43% plug 1, 57% plug 2) were placed in 52 vessels. Of these vessels, 20 (38%) were patent ductus arteriosus (PDA), 14 (27%) venous collaterals, 5 (10%) aorto‐pulmonary collaterals, 4 (8%) modified Blalock Taussig shunts, 3 (5%) porto‐systemic connections, and 6 (12%) miscellaneous structures. Excluding a patient who was lost to follow‐up, complete occlusion was observed in 100% of vessels either at the time of the catheterization or at follow‐up. There were two complications (3.8%). Conclusions: Plugs 1 and 2 are safe and effective devices that can be used in a variety of blood vessels in patients with CCVD. Plug 2 is particularly useful in closure of high‐flow, tubular structures, especially type C PDA's. © 2009 Wiley‐Liss, Inc.     

Echocardiography of the patent ductus arteriosus in premature infant

Management of the patent ductus arteriosus (PDA) in the premature infant has been a point of controversy for decades as smaller and earlier gestational age infants have been surviving. Increasing experience with catheter‐based device closure has generated a new wave of interest in this subject. In this era, echocardiography plays a central role for collaboration within a multispecialty team. Reliability of echocardiography is improved by applying an institutionally derived standard approach to imaging, data collection, and reporting. The key aspects of both the physiology and anatomy of the PDA to distinguish infants that may benefit from intervention are described.     

A comprehensive program for preterm infants with patent ductus arteriosus

Objectives: Patent ductus arteriosus (PDA) is a common finding in preterm infants. A hemodynamically significant PDA may require intervention for closure. This article aims to describe a transcatheter PDA closure (TCPC) program for preterm infants and the components of a comprehensive outpatient follow-up strategy.
Setting: A multidisciplinary team approach including neonatology, cardiology, anesthesiology, medical transport team, pulmonology, cardiac surgery, neurodevelopmental specialist, nutrition, speech therapy, social work, research collaborators, and other health care specialists is integral to the dedicated care and promotion of wellness of extremely low birth weight (ELBW) infants.
Patients: To date, we have performed TCPC on 134 ELBW infants weighing <2 kg at the time of the procedure, 54 of whom were <1 kg with the smallest weighing 640 g with a median gestation age of 25 weeks (range 23-27 weeks).
Interventions: A comprehensive follow-up strategy with the creation of the Memphis PDA Clinic was implemented.
Outcome measures: Respiratory support, tolerance of enteral feeds, growth, and neurodevelopmental progress are indicators of favorable outcomes.
Results: TCPC has benefited ELBW infants with faster weaning off the ventilator, increase in enteral feedings, and somatic growth with the overall shortening of the hospital length of stay. The Memphis PDA Clinic has ensured optimal postdischarge follow-up to improve long-term outcomes.
Conclusions: TCPC is a safe and effective alternative to manage ELBW infants with a hemodynamically significant PDA. Comprehensive follow-up after discharge provided in a multispecialty clinic developed specifically for this unique population has been successful in improving outcomes.     

Novel use of a modified Amplatzer Vascular Plug® to occlude a patent ductus arteriosus in two patients

We describe two cases in which a patent ductus arteriosus (PDA) was successfully occluded percutaneously, using the novel approach of prefilling an Amplatzer Vascular Plug® with embolization coils to decrease the risk of residual shunting through the device. One patient was a small premature neonate, and the other was a child with an aneurismal, tubular PDA with no aortic ampulla. These are situations in which more popular PDA devices such as the Amplatzer Duct Occluder® may be contraindicated. © 2008 Wiley‐Liss, Inc.     

Overview of transcatheter patent ductus arteriosus closure in preterm infants

Clinically significant patent ductus arteriosus (PDA) has been associated with significant morbidity in extremely low birth weight (ELBW) infants. Current management of ELBW infants with hemodynamically significant PDA includes supportive treatment, pharmacological therapy, and surgical ligation. All of these therapeutic options have their advantages and limitations. More recently, transcatheter PDA closure has been described as a viable option in this population. In this paper, we provide a comprehensive review of this emerging procedure.     

经导管介入治疗婴幼儿大型动脉导管未闭临床疗效

目的探讨应用导管介入治疗直径≥5mm婴幼儿大型动脉导管未闭（patent ductus arteriosus．PDA）的临床疗效。方法回顾性分析60例大型PDA（直径≥5mm）患儿的临床资料,着重分析手术方法、临床疗效和随访结果。结果56例PDA采用Amplatzer或国产先健动脉导管封堵器．3例采用膜部室间隔缺损封堵器,1例采用肌部室间隔缺损封堵器。封堵成功率为98．3％（59／60）,术后1d超声心动图显示15％（9／60）微量至少量残余分流,术后3月超声心动图复查未见残余分流：3例采用室间隔缺损封堵器患儿术后12月超声心动图示左肺动脉血流速度增快。结论应用导管介入治疗直径≥5mm婴幼儿大型PDA是安全、有效的方法。     

Long-term outcome of transcatheter coil closure of small to large patent ductus arteriosus

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 pa-tients with PDA up to a diameter of 7 mm. Cathet. Cardiovasc. Intervent. 47:457–461, 1999. © 1999 Wiley-Liss, Inc.     

经导管介入治疗婴幼儿大型动脉导管未闭临床疗效

目的 探讨应用导管介入治疗直径≥5 mm婴幼儿大型动脉导管未闭(patent ductus arteriosus,PDA)的临床疗效.方法 回顾性分析60例大型PDA(直径≥5 mm)患儿的临床资料,着重分析手术方法、临床疗效和随访结果.结果 56例PDA采用Amplatzer或国产先健动脉导管封堵器,3例采用膜部室间隔缺损封堵器,1例采用肌部室间隔缺损封堵器.封堵成功率为98.3%(59/60),术后1 d超声心动图显示15%(9/60)微量至少量残余分流,术后3月超声心动图复查未见残余分流;3例采用室间隔缺损封堵器患儿术后12月超声心动图示左肺动脉血流速度增快.结论 应用导管介入治疗直径≥5 mm婴幼儿大型PDA是安全、有效的方法.     

An alternative angiographic view to unmask the hidden patent ductus arteriosus during device closure

Transcatheter closure of patent ductus arteriosus (PDA) with various devices has been evaluated worldwide and in selected cases can be performed successfully, thus avoiding the morbidity associated with surgical closure. Traditionally, left lateral projection is adopted for angiographic visualization of the PDA. However, rarely due to anatomical variations of the ductus, it may be difficult to properly visualize and deploy device in above‐said traditional view. In such cases, right anterior oblique projection may be used for proper visualization. © 2012 Wiley Periodicals, Inc.