title: Closure of the patent ductus arteriosus on cardiopulmonary bypass: use of the Fogarty balloon catheter and transpulmonary suture-ligation.
abstract: A technique of closure of the patent ductus arteriosus (PDA) suitable for use in two situations is described. The technique is a modification of previous methods and was used successfully in eight cases.
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authors.lastname: Majid
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D002315:Cardiopulmonary Bypass / Q000379:methods*; D002404:Catheterization; D002648:Child; D002675:Child, Preschool; D004374:Ductus Arteriosus, Patent / Q000601:surgery*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D013536:Suture Techniques