Dorsal minithoracotomy for ductus arteriosus clip closure in premature neonates.
We present a new surgical technique for patent ductus arteriosus (PDA) occlusion in premature neonates (PN). Through a dorsal minithoracotomy the PDA is dissected extrapleurally with q-tips and clipped. The short surgical time, avoidance of pleural drainage, and prevention of late breast deformity are the operation highlights.
Vicente
Walter V A
WV
Division of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery, Ribeirão Preto Medical School of the University of São Paulo, São Paulo Brazil. wvvicent@fmrp.usp.br
Rodrigues
Alfredo J
AJ
Ribeiro
Paulo J F
PJ
Evora
Paulo R B
PR
Menardi
Antonio C
AC
Ferreira
Cesar A
CA
Alves
Lafaiete
L
Bassetto
Solange
S
D004374:Ductus Arteriosus, Patent / Q000601:surgery*; D006801:Humans; D007231:Infant, Newborn; D007235:Infant, Premature, Diseases / Q000601:surgery*; D013908:Thoracotomy / Q000379:methods*