Spring coil embolization of a patent ductus arteriosus in an adult

Cardiovascular and Interventional Radiology
J R LairdD C Wortham

Abstract

To date, coil embolization has been reserved for occlusion of the small patent ductus arteriosus (PDA) because of potential dislodgement of the coils. We report a case of a larger, hemodynamically significant PDA in an adult which was successfully closed by two spring coils using a "crossed catheter" technique for coil delivery.

Citations

Sep 29, 1998·The Japanese Journal of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery : Official Publication of the Japanese Association for Thoracic Surgery = Nihon Kyōbu Geka Gakkai Zasshi·S WatanabeK Tabayashi
Apr 12, 2002·Catheterization and Cardiovascular Interventions : Official Journal of the Society for Cardiac Angiography & Interventions·Jou-Kou WangYuan-Teh Lee

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