Open AccessInitial experience with the 3.3 Fr Mongoose® pigtail catheter for aortic angiography during patent ductus arteriosus closure in small patients
Author(s) -
Zachary Hena,
Nicole Sutton,
Gregory J. Gates,
Benjamin H. Taragin,
Robert H. Pass
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/apc.apc_9_17
Subject(s) - medicine , ductus arteriosus , catheter , body surface area , arterial catheter , nuclear medicine , surgery
Smaller femoral arterial sheaths may be associated with fewer vascular complications. The 3.3 Fr Mongoose ® Pediavascular pigtail catheter is a catheter that allows higher flow rates, potentially resulting in improved angiographic quality. We reviewed our experience with this small catheter during patent ductus arteriosus (PDA) closure.