Moving from surgical to transcatheter patent ductus arteriosus closure in infants weighing 2 to 6 kilos: A monocentric experience

Key Points

• The aim is to evaluate the transition from surgical to transcatheter closure for patent ductus arteriosus in low-weight infants.
• Retrospective analysis of procedures performed at a single center
• Comparison of surgical versus transcatheter closure outcomes in infants
• Assessment of procedural success and complications
• Higher success rates observed with transcatheter closure compared to surgical methods
• Lower complication rates reported in the transcatheter group
• Significant improvements in recovery time and hospital stay