The Amplatzer Duct Occluder II: A New Device for Percutaneous Ductus Arteriosus Closure

Abstract

Even though we did not compare the ADO II to other devices, we feel that it has the capacity to substitute most of the coils, and some of the original ADO I indications. Arterial access was sufficient in most patients, but venous delivery is advised in small infants with large or long ducts, to avoid aortic protrusion and residual shunts.