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.
Division of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery, Ribeirão Preto Medical School of the University of São Paulo, São Paulo Brazil. wvvicent@fmrp.usp.br
Walter V A
WV
Vicente
Alfredo J
AJ
Rodrigues
Paulo J F
PJ
Ribeiro
Paulo R B
PR
Evora
Antonio C
AC
Menardi
Cesar A
CA
Ferreira
Lafaiete
L
Alves
Solange
S
Bassetto
D004374:Ductus Arteriosus, Patent / Q000601:surgery*; D006801:Humans; D007231:Infant, Newborn; D007235:Infant, Premature, Diseases / Q000601:surgery*; D013908:Thoracotomy / Q000379:methods*