https://www.selleckchem.com/pr....oducts/gsk591-epz015
AIMS Patent ductus arteriosus (PDA) is common in preterm infants and can contribute to morbidity and mortality. We aimed to compare results and outcome of transcatheter closure using the Amplatzer Piccolo Occluder versus surgical closure in 2 matched groups of preterm infants weighing less then 3000 g. METHODS AND RESULTS A total of 147 babies from three tertiary centres were retrospectively analysed. Sixty-four babies undergoing catheter closure were compared with 83 matched surgical cases. Patent ductus arteriosus