Immediate Outcomes of Transcatheter Closure versus Surgical Ligation of Patent Ductus Arteriosus in Children at the Cardiac Center of Ethiopia (2012-2022): A Comparative Cross-Sectional Study

Transcatheter closure of PDA has lower overall complications and shorter mechanical ventilation time, lower ICU stay, and lower hospital stay. Given the lower number of overall complications, transcatheter closure of PDA has to be considered for selected patients.