Publications by authors named "Sukman Tulus Putra"
Background: The alternative device to close perimembranous ventricular septal defect (pmVSD) has been searched for better result, less complications and applicable for infants. However, the ideal device is still unavailable. We aimed to evaluate the effectiveness and outcome of transcatheter pmVSD closure using the KONAR-multi functional occluder (MFO).
View Article and Find Full Text PDFDuring 11 years period from January 2005 to December 2015 there were 18 adolescent and adult patients who underwent transcatheter closure of PDA using PDA Amplatzer Duct Occluder (ADO). There were 9 cases with age of 14 to 18 years and 9 cases with age of more than 18 years where the oldest case was 46 years old. Two cases were male and 16 cases were female.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFAim: to investigate the effect of breastfeeding duration on vascular characteristics in adolescence.
Methods: we conducted a retrospective cohort study on adolescents aged 15-18 years old. Breastfeeding duration was inquired using a questionnaire filled by parents and categorized into 0-<2, 2-<4, 4-<6, 6-<12, and >12 months.
Article Synopsis
- Transcatheter closure of patent ductus arteriosus (PDA) is increasingly recognized as the standard treatment, showing high success rates, though outcomes can differ between pediatric cardiology centers.
- A retrospective study at Cipto Mangunkusumo Hospital, Jakarta, from 2002 to 2013 reviewed data from 298 patients, finding a median age of 3.4 years and a successful device deployment in all cases, mostly using the Amplatzer ductal occluder.
- The procedure demonstrated high efficacy with 97.3% achieving complete closure, minimal complications reported, and most patients discharged after just one day.