Complications of Transcatheter Closure in Patent Ductus Arteriosus Patients

Published studies have shown excellent success rates and also low rates of life-threatening complications with trans-catheter closure of patent ductus arteriosus (PDA). However, most studies to date have been conducted in developed nations and reports from developing countries such as Iran are lacking. To report our experience with trans-catheter closure of patent ductus arteriosus (PDA) and compare two devices and complications.
Patients and From 2007 to 2011, 72 consecutive PDA cases were prospectively enrolled. For PDAs ≤ 2 mm, the coiling method was employed whereas patients with PDA > 2 mm received Amplatzer duct occlusion (ADO). Success was defined as trivial residual shunt ( With the coiling (n = 39) and Amplatzer methods (n = 33), successful closure was observed totally and recovered with no major complications. Frequent complications were benign arrhythmia (44.4%), and hemorrhage in 1 (1.4%) of the patients. Complication rate did not differ between the two techniques (P > 0.05).
Excellent and comparable success rates for both closure techniques were observed and no major complications were observed.