Journal of Chest Surgery
- Volume 18 Issue 4
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- Pages.542-548
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- 1985
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- 2765-1606(pISSN)
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- 2765-1614(eISSN)
Transfemoral plug closure of patent Ductus Arteriosus. Experiences in 6 consecutive cases treated without thoracotomy
동맥관 개존증에 대한 비개흉적 폐쇄술: 6례 치험 보고
Abstract
In 1966 Porstmann was the first to successfully apply a new method by which a PDA was closed by a Plug transported by catheters through the femoral artery. We Successfully closed the isolated PDA in 6 consecutive patients using the transfemoral catheter method. To Perform this technique more safely and reliably, some instrumental and technical improvements was made. The Indications for this method have been Expanded to include the cylindrical or window Type ductus as well as the conical-shaped ductus. Classification into three Groups of the configuration of the by Angiography has been useful in selecting the shape of the closing plug. Whenever feasible, we consider the catheter technique to be the method of choice to close the ductus.
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