Outcome following patent ductus arteriosus ligation in premature infants: a retrospective cohort analysis

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>The patent ductus arteriosus (PDA) is an important problem in premature infants. Surgical PDA ligation is usually only be considered when medical treatment has either failed or was contraindicated. The aims of our study were to deter...

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Main Authors: Yates Robert, Tulloh Robert, Tillett Angela, Lee LLeona CL, Kelsall Wilf
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2006-05-01
Series:BMC Pediatrics
Online Access:http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2431/6/15