title: [Surgical closure of the patent ductus arteriosus in preterm newborns].
abstract: Two cases of patent ductus arteriosus in preterm newborns who were operated on are reported. Several physiopathologic and clinical aspects of importance for the diagnosis and treatment of this entity are pointed out.
mesh_terms: D004374:Ductus Arteriosus, Patent / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000601:surgery*; D006801:Humans; D007231:Infant, Newborn; D007235:Infant, Premature, Diseases / Q000601:surgery; D008026:Ligation; D008297:Male; D011859:Radiography
vernacular_title: Cierre quirúrgico de la persistencia de conducto arterioso en recién nacidos de pretérmino.