Stenting of patent ductus arteriosus in low birth weight newborns less than 2 kg- procedural safety feasibility and results in a retrospective study

摘要

ObjectiveRetrospective analysis of the feasibility, safety and results of patent ductus arteriosus (PDA) stenting in low birth weight babies weighing < 2 kg. Background: Stenting of patent ductus arteriosus is a well known palliative technique for several years as an alternative to shunt surgery in babies weighing > 2.5–3 kg. Ductal stenting in babies weighing less than 2 kg is not done routinely all around the world due to limited experience and concerns regarding its feasibility and safety in such small subset.