Stenting the vertical ductus arteriosus via axillary artery access using “wire-target” technique

Abstract

PDA stenting was successful in six out of nine cases in whom the procedure was done anterogradely via the femoral vein and in all cases in whom the procedure was done via axillary artery (P = .047). Wire-target technique was used successfully in all ten cases in whom the procedure was done via axillary artery. Fluoroscopy time and total procedure time were significantly shorter in patients in whom the procedure was done via axillary artery (P < .001) CONCLUSIONS: Stenting of a vertical ductus arteriosus via the axillary artery using wire-target technique is feasible and safe in selected patients.