Open AccessIs transcatheter closure superior to surgical ligation of patent ductus arteriosus among Nigerian Children?
Author(s) -
Barakat Adeola Animasahun,
Motunrayo Oluwabukola Adekunle,
Olabode Falase,
Mohammed Tunde Gidado,
Olusola Yejide Kusimo,
Michael Sanusi,
Adeyemi Johnson
Publication year - 2018
Publication title -
african journal of paediatric surgery
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.163
H-Index - 17
eISSN - 0189-6725
pISSN - 0974-5998
DOI - 10.4103/ajps.ajps_53_17
Subject(s) - medicine , ductus arteriosus , ligation , demographics , closure (psychology) , surgery , prospective cohort study , pediatrics , demography , sociology , economics , market economy
Patent ductus arteriosus (PDA) is common among Nigerian children. It is the second only to ventricular septal defect among congenital heart diseases in Nigeria children. The study centers are the only centers in Nigeria which are able to offer both transcatheter closure of PDA and surgical ligation. The study aims to compare both methods in terms of the demographics of the individuals, cost and outcome.