Do We Have to Close Residual Patent Ductus Arteriosus After Surgery or Transcatheter Intervention?

Persistent Shunting 50 Years after Surgical Patent Ductus Arteriosus Ligation

“…Actually, recanalization after simple ligation may cause residual shunts, whose reported frequency is not negligible and varies from 6% to 23%. 2) 3) 4) 5) In summary, routine transcatheter closure of any residual PDA appears to be the most reasonable choice, given the great feasibility and very low morbidity of this standard of care treatment.…”