Percutaneous closure of perimembranous ventricular septal defect using patent ductus arteriosus occluders.

ABSTRACT:

Objectives

To assess the safety and efficacy of percutaneous closure of perimembranous ventricular septal defect (PmVSD) using patent ductus arteriosus (PDA) occluders.

Background

Widespread use of conventional PmVSD closure devices has been limited by unacceptable high rate of complete heart block (CHB). The elegant design of PDA occluders is supposed to ease implantation, increase closure rate and minimize damage to adjacent structures. Thus, PDA occluders may reduce complications, especially the CHB, and offer a good alternative for PmVSD closure.

Method

From September 2008 to October 2015, patients who underwent attempted percutaneous VSD closure using PDA occluders were included in the study. Patient demographics, echocardiography measurements, procedure details

SUBMITTER: Nguyen HL 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC6237304 | biostudies-literature | 2018

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature