Why the study?
Does transcatheter coil closure improve complete closure rates compared to the Rashkind umbrella device in patients with patent ductus arteriosus?
Does transcatheter coil closure improve complete closure rates compared to the Rashkind umbrella device in patients with patent ductus arteriosus?
Transcatheter coil closure of patent ductus arteriosus yields significantly higher immediate and short-term complete closure rates compared to the Rashkind umbrella device.
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Coil closure was associated with higher PDA closure rates than Rashkind in this cohort; supports observational preference but leaves open need for randomized confirmation.
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