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Closure of aortopulmonary window using Nit‐Occlud ® PDA‐R device in a 3‐month‐old infant
Author(s) -
Odemis Ender,
Guvenc Osman,
Saygi Murat,
Demir Ibrahim Halil
Publication year - 2016
Publication title -
pediatrics international
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.49
H-Index - 63
eISSN - 1442-200X
pISSN - 1328-8067
DOI - 10.1111/ped.12943
Subject(s) - medicine , aortopulmonary window , ascending aorta , right pulmonary artery , cardiology , closure (psychology) , pulmonary artery , main pulmonary artery , abnormality , aorta , surgery , market economy , economics , psychiatry
Abstract Aortopulmonary window (APW) is a rare abnormality in which a pulmonary defect exists between the ascending aorta and the main pulmonary artery. Given that it may result in cardiac failure and pulmonary vascular disease in the early period, treatment needs to be performed without delay. In addition to surgical treatment, transcatheter closure may also be performed for selected patients. This study describes the case of an infant diagnosed with APW and who underwent successful transcatheter closure using a Nit‐Occlud ® PDA‐R device.