Use of echocardiography in percutaneous closure of patent ductus arteriosus at the Instituto Nacional de Salud del Niño, San Borja, Lima - Peru.

The success rate of percutaneous PDA closure using echocardiography and fluoroscopy is appropiate, with a success rate similar to the classic technique. In addition, it makes it possible to reduce the dose and time of fluoroscopy, avoid the use of contrast, and access the femoral artery.