Three Cases of Hemolysis After Transcatheter Closure of A Patent Ductus Arteriosus

ABSTRACT

Severe hemolysis occurred after transcatheter occlusion of a patent ductus arteriosus in 3 patients among 41 patients who underwent transcatheter occlusion of a patent ductus arteriosus. The problems were managed by a standard surgical ligation of the duct, leaving the occlusion device(the Rashkind umbrella and a detachable coil) in situ in one patient, surgical removal of the detachable coil and division of the duct in another and abated with supportive care in the other.