title: Patent ductus arteriosus with hypoplastic lung.
abstract: A median sternotomy approach was used for closure of patent ductus arteriosus associated with a hypoplastic right lung. The anterior approach to the left ductus is indicated if left thoracotomy is contraindicated.
mesh_terms: D002675:Child, Preschool; D004374:Ductus Arteriosus, Patent / Q000150:complications / Q000601:surgery*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008168:Lung / Q000002:abnormalities*; D008722:Methods