Retrieval of patent ductus arteriosus device embolization using hybrid approach: a case report.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Patent ductus arteriosus (PDA) is a congenital heart defect that requires closure to prevent complications like heart failure and pulmonary hypertension. Catheter-based closure using devices such as the Amplatzer duct occluder is the preferred method due to its minimally invasive nature. However, device embolization is a rare but recognized complication, particularly in small children or high-flow PDAs.

Case presentation

We report a rare and complex case of spontaneous embolization of a PDA closure device into the descending aorta in an 11-month-old female. The patient, with a history of recurrent lower respiratory tract infections and poor weight gain, underwent a PDA closure procedure after a thorough assessment. During the procedure, the Amplatzer Duct Occluder

SUBMITTER: Karuru UD 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11662123 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature