title: Aneurysm following ligation of patent ductus arteriosus.
abstract: Complications following ligation of patent ductus arteriosus are rare. Aneurysm following ligation requires careful evaluation and individualized repair. We report 2 cases that highlight the clinical course and operative management of this unusual but significant postoperative complication.
authors.affiliation: Department of Cardiothoracic Surgery, Viet Duc Hospital, Hanoi, Vietnam.
authors.forename: D H
authors.initials: DH
authors.lastname: De
authors.forename: A T
authors.initials: AT
authors.lastname: Pezzella
mesh_terms: D000293:Adolescent; D000783:Aneurysm / Q000209:etiology* / Q000601:surgery*; D002648:Child; D004373:Ductus Arteriosus / Q000601:surgery; D004374:Ductus Arteriosus, Patent / Q000601:surgery*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008026:Ligation; D011183:Postoperative Complications; D014744:Vietnam