| Title: |
The new Occlutech® PDA occluder: Initial human experience |
| Authors: |
Abdelbasit, M. A. Elbashier; Alwi, Mazeni; Kandavello, Geetha; Che Mood, Marhisham; Samion, Hasri; Hijazi, Ziyad M. |
| Source: |
Catheterization and Cardiovascular Interventions ; volume 86, issue 1, page 94-99 ; ISSN 1522-1946 1522-726X |
| Publisher Information: |
Wiley |
| Publication Year: |
2015 |
| Collection: |
Wiley Online Library (Open Access Articles via Crossref) |
| Description: |
Objectives To evaluate the feasibility, safety, and efficacy of the Occlutech ® PDA occluder for closure of patent ductus arteriosus (PDA). Background The Occlutech ® PDA occluder is novel, self‐shaping Nitinol wire device with PET (polyethylene terephthalate) patches integrated into the shank of the device to assure a better obturation of the ductus. The Occlutech ® PDA occluder has undergone two design modifications. Methods A prospective, non‐randomized pilot study was started in November 2011. Thirty‐three patients were included until April 2013. Patients weighing |
| Document Type: |
article in journal/newspaper |
| Language: |
English |
| DOI: |
10.1002/ccd.25878 |
| Availability: |
https://doi.org/10.1002/ccd.25878; https://api.wiley.com/onlinelibrary/tdm/v1/articles/10.1002%2Fccd.25878; https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/pdf/10.1002/ccd.25878; https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/full-xml/10.1002/ccd.25878 |
| Rights: |
http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/4.0/ |
| Accession Number: |
edsbas.94FBF4FB |
| Database: |
BASE |