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Transcatheter occlusion of the patent ductus arteriosus: a comparison of two devices

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Abstract

Background

Transcatheter occlusion of the arterial duct is a safe and effective alternative to surgical closure. The Rashkind umbrella occluder and the Cook coil are two established devices, although the former is no longer manufactured.

Aims

To assess any difference in outcomes between the use of the Cook detachable coil and the Rashkind double umbrella in patent ductus arteriosus (PDA) occlusion.

Methods

A retrospective study of 77 patients in whom PDA occlusion was attempted using the Cook detachable PDA coil from March 1996 to March 2000. A comparison was carried out with patients in whom occlusion was attempted using the Rashkind double umbrella between 1989 and 1996.

Results

The rate of immediate complete occlusion was 24% compared with 29.9% for the Rashkind device. The figure for complete occlusion after 24 hours with the PDA coil was 63% compared with 61.5% in the Rashkind group (p>0.1). The overall closure rate in the coil group was 72% versus 74.6% for umbrellas.

Conclusion

The outcome in terms of complete duct closure using the Cook coil is comparable with figures obtained using the Rashkind umbrella. Both devices have a good safety profile in the short and medium terms.

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    M. K. El Mallah, A. J. Sands, F. A. Casey, B. G. Craig & H. C. Mulholland

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El Mallah, M.K., Sands, A.J., Casey, F.A. et al. Transcatheter occlusion of the patent ductus arteriosus: a comparison of two devices. Ir J Med Sci 171, 151–154 (2002). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF03170504

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