Surgical treatment of patent ductus arteriosus in 1 013 patients

Objective: To summarize the experience of surgical treatment of patent ductus arteriosus. Methods: We reviewed and analyzed the clinical feature, operated process, and results of patent ductus arteriosus in 1 013 patients. Results: There was no death in the group of pure patent ductus arteriosus. Early severe pulmonary hypertension and heart failure could result from patent ductus arteriosus associated with other congenital heart diseases. The hospital mortality was 7.6%. Conclusion: Surgical treatment through left alar minimal incision has many benefits in treating patent ductus arteriosus. Different managements may be used in the patients with patent ductus arteriosus associated with other congenital heart diseases.