Transcatheter closure of patent ductus arteriosus: Evaluating the effect of the learning curve on the outcome

<b>Background and Objectives :</b> Initial experience with transcatheter closure of patent ductus arteriosus (PDA) using detachable coils and Amplatzer duct occluder devices is reported. We evaluated the outcome, complications, and influence of the learning curve, and also assessed the n...

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Main Authors: Azhar Ahmad, Abd El-Azim Ayman, Habib Hamed
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Wolters Kluwer Medknow Publications 2009-01-01
Series:Annals of Pediatric Cardiology
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Online Access:http://www.annalspc.com/article.asp?issn=0974-2069;year=2009;volume=2;issue=1;spage=36;epage=40;aulast=Azhar