Narrative review suggests transcatheter PDA closure improves safety and reduces radiation compared to fluoroscopy

This narrative review examines the use of transcatheter closure for patent ductus arteriosus. The scope includes comparisons against the classical fluoroscopy approach regarding procedural safety, radiation exposure, procedure times, and eligibility criteria. The review does not report a specific sample size or follow-up duration. The authors synthesize qualitative conclusions rather than pooled effect sizes because the source is a narrative review. Specific numerical data, p-values, or confidence intervals are not reported in this source. The review does not detail adverse events or tolerability data. The authors acknowledge that specific effect sizes and absolute numbers were not reported for the outcomes analyzed. The review suggests that the intervention may offer benefits over the comparator but does not provide statistical certainty. The practice relevance is described as optimizing outcomes and guiding future practice in transcatheter PDA closure. Clinicians should interpret these findings within the context of a narrative review that lacks quantitative precision.