[Simplified surgical procedure for closure of the ductus arteriosus in premature infants].
The necessity of closing a hemodynamically significant patent ductus arteriosus (PDA) in a premature neonate is unequivocal. Until 12/86 the PDA was disected and ligated and a chest tube was inserted (127 pts.) Since 1/87 45 pts. (weight less than 1500 g) underwent PDA-closure using a metal-clip and no chest tube. Simplified surgical technique in closure of PDA in the premature neonate has led to a marked reduction of operating time (mean from 36 to 18 min) and has decreased the incidence of perioperative complications.
Ziemer
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Klinik für Thorax-, Herz- und Gefässchirurgie, Medizinische Hochschule Hannover.
Peltner
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Heinemann
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Galaske
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D001724:Birth Weight; D004374:Ductus Arteriosus, Patent / Q000401:mortality / Q000601:surgery*; D005500:Follow-Up Studies; D005865:Gestational Age; D006801:Humans; D007231:Infant, Newborn; D007235:Infant, Premature, Diseases / Q000401:mortality / Q000601:surgery*; D011183:Postoperative Complications / Q000401:mortality; D015996:Survival Rate; D013908:Thoracotomy / Q000379:methods*