2011•Zhonghua xiaoerwaike zazhiRequires access
Bedside surgical ligation of patent ductus arteriosus in low body weight premature infants
Hui Wang, 杨学勇, 刘宇航, 付松, 李秋平, 封志纯, 周更须
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Abstract
Objective To discuss the experience of bedside surgical treatment of patent ductus arteriosus(PDA) by ligature or clip ligation for premature infants.Methods The clinical data of 25 bedside surgical ligations of PDA from Oct.2009 to Oct.2010 were retrospectively analyzed.Results All these 25 cases recovered uneventfully,no death or surgical complication occurred.ConclusionsThe PDA canbe adequately exposed by a limited left posterolateral thoracotomy.Premature ICU department could satisfy the requirement of anesthesia and surgical operation.Surgical ligation of PDA,either by ligature or clip,is a good option for premature infants with PDA.
Key words:
Infant,low birth weight; Infant,premature; Ductus arteriosus patent