Open AccessPatent ductus arteriosus closure using Occlutech® Duct Occluder, experience in Port Elizabeth, South Africa
Author(s) -
Lungile Pepeta,
Adèle Greyling,
Mahlubandile Fintan Nxele,
Zongezile Masonwabe Makrexeni
Publication year - 2017
Publication title -
annals of pediatric cardiology
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.292
H-Index - 19
eISSN - 0974-2069
pISSN - 0974-5149
DOI - 10.4103/0974-2069.205144
Subject(s) - medicine , ductus arteriosus , percutaneous , pulmonary artery , surgery , descending aorta , left pulmonary artery , cardiac catheterization , cardiology , aorta
Percutaneous closure of patent ductus arteriosus (PDA) has become standard therapy. Experience with the Occlutech® Duct Occluder is limited.