Aneurysmal dilatation of patent ductus arteriosus in a case of Ehlers-Danlos syndrome.
A case of Ehlers-Danlos syndrome in a 3-year-old Chinese girl is described. She had aneurysmal dilatation of patent ductus arteriosus. Resection of the dilated patent ductus arteriosus was performed successfully using cardiopulmonary bypass with total circulatory arrest.
Chang
J P
JP
Division of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery, Chang Gung Memorial Hospital, Taiwan, Republic of China.
Chang
C H
CH
Sheih
M J
MJ
D000783:Aneurysm / Q000209:etiology* / Q000601:surgery; D001011:Aorta / Q000601:surgery; D002675:Child, Preschool; D004373:Ductus Arteriosus; D004374:Ductus Arteriosus, Patent / Q000150:complications* / Q000601:surgery; D004535:Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome / Q000150:complications*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D011651:Pulmonary Artery / Q000601:surgery; D013536:Suture Techniques