Retrospective study reveals shorter hospital stays but increased vascular injury with PDA stenting versus shunts in infants with duct-dependent circulation, suggesting comparable growth and survival.
BACKGROUND: Systemic to pulmonary shunt (Shunt) is offered for children with duct dependent pulmonary circulation to augment pulmonary flow. Recently patent ductus arteriosus (PDA) stent (Stent) is widely used as an alternative method. We aimed to compare post intervention outcomes in children underwent either procedure. METHODS: Infants under 3 months who had an initial palliation by Shunt or Stent were retrospectively reviewed between 2008 and 2016, then followed till the second intervention or 1 year whichever earlier. RESULTS: 0.1. CONCLUSIONS: The implantation of PDA stent in patients with duct dependent pulmonary circulation results in a smoother ICU course and a shorter hospital stay, with higher risk of vascular injury. Shunt and Stent procedures have a good outcome for PA growth, somatic growth and survival.
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