Improved ventilation in premature babies after transcatheter versus surgical closure of patent ductus arteriosus

Patent ductus arteriosus (PDA) is common in preterm infants and can contribute to morbidity and mortality. We aimed to compare results and outcome of transcatheter closure using the Amplatzer Piccolo Occluder versus surgical closure in 2 matched groups of preterm infants weighing

Source: International Journal of Cardiology - March 16, 2020 Category: Cardiology Authors: William Regan, Nadir Benbrik, Shiv-Raj Sharma, Johanne Auriau, Helene Bouvaist, Carles Bautista, Domenico Sirico, Tuan-Chen Aw, Giovanni di Salvo, Sandrine Foldvari, Jean-Christophe Roz é, Alban-Elouen Baruteau, Alain Fraisse Source Type: research