Late follow-up of occlusion of the patent ductus arteriosus with the Rashkind device with emphasis on long-term efficacy and risk for infections.

Presents a late follow-up study of occlusion of the patent ductus arteriosus with the rashkind device with emphasis on long-term efficacy and risk for infections. Kaplan-Meier estimate for residual shunt; Residual leak through the prosthesis; Reappearance of the shunt after a successful occlusion.