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Table 2 Incidence and types of complications

From: Safety and efficacy of percutaneous patent ductus arteriosus closure: a multicenter Egyptian experience

Category

Complication

N

Percentage

Total (%)

Major complications

I. Embolization

4

1.3

2

Device embolization

3

Coil embolization

1

II. Major vascular complication (hemolysis requiring blood transfusion)

2

0.6

Minor complications

I. Minor Vascular complications

3

1

3

II. Benign arrhythmia (SVT and atrial tachycardia)

3

1

III. Device encroachment on descending aorta or LPA

3

1

Total

 

15

5

5

  1. LPA left pulmonary artery, SVT supraventricular tachycardia