Ligation of patent ductus arteriosus in low birth weight premature infants: timing for intervention and effectiveness of bed-side surgery

Ligation of patent ductus arteriosus in low birth weight premature infants: timing for intervention and effectiveness of bed-side surgery

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Patent ductus arteriosus is a common congenital cardiac condition. Its importance is mostly underestimated and accepted as an “easy” heart disease. Physiological consequences of pulmonary overflow may cause severe mortality in premat...

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Main Authors: Metin Kıvanç, Maltepe Fikret, Kır Mustafa, Bilen Çağatay, Sökmen Aslıhan, Oto Öztekin, Uğurlu Baran
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2012-12-01
Series:Journal of Cardiothoracic Surgery
Subjects:
Patent ductus arteriosus
Premature
Surgery
Intensive care unit
Online Access:http://www.cardiothoracicsurgery.org/content/7/1/129

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