Objective : The aim of the study was to assess the results of PDA occlusion with device in children.
Background : Patent Ductus Arteriosus remain a major congenital heart disease in children. PDA occlusion with device is a dramatic advances in the management have been made. Data from one of the important center of heart center is presented.
Methods : A total of 25 patients (age range 1– 16yrs) that PDA occlusion were performed in one year period ( from may 2007- may 2008) were studied for age , sex ,PA pressure, residual shunt and type and size of device.
Results: All of the above – mentioned patients under went occlusion of PDA after the evaluation of anatomical and hemodynamical status by echocardiography and catheterization and angiography . Forty percent of patients were under two years of age. Mean age of patient was 4 years .Girls were seventy percent of patients. PA pressure in sixty percent was near normal.
In ninety one percent Nit occlude coil was used. PDA size in forty four percent was small and fifty six percent were medium size. In forty percent no residual shunt was remained immediately, and fifty eight percent has no residual shunt after 24 hours.
Conclusion: PDA occlusion with device in children was performed successfully at our center.