Challenges to Transcatheter Closure of a Large Patent Ductus Arteriosus Using Internal Jugular Venous Access in Down Syndrome: A Case Report - Abstract
Device closure of patent ductus arteriosus (PDA) via femoral vein is the commonly used transcatheter closure procedure, which is safe and effective. The
internal jugular vein is not a typical vascular access for the device closure of PDA. Interrupted Inferior Vena Cava (IVC) acts challenges for PDA device closure.
We report a case in which a large PDA was closed with device using transjugular venous approach. The transjugular route for device closure of patent ductus
arteriosus is a viable effective and safe alternative route to conventional femoral venous access when the later route cannot be achieved due to various reasons.