Closure of the patent ductus arteriosus with a Ligaclip through a minithoracotomy.

A.A. Majid

Document Type

Article

Publication Date

5-1-1993

Abstract

This article describes a technique which allows the patent ductus arteriosus (PDA) to be closed through a minithoracotomy. It combines a simple method of inducing atelectasis with Ligaclip closure of the PDA through a subaxillary incision. It was used successfully in 11 children and adolescents.

Keywords

Adolescent, Child, Child, Preschool, Ductus Arteriosus/surgery

Divisions

fac_med

Publication Title

Chest

Volume

103

Issue

5

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