PMID: 9443261Jan 1, 1997Paper

Video surgical technique for interruption of patent ductus arteriosus in children and neonates

Pediatric Pulmonology. Supplement
F LabordeA Dibie

Abstract

Classical surgical interruption of PDA has partially been replaced by trans catheter endovascular closure since 1971. We describe a new technique for PDA closure by video surgery. With the patient under general anesthesia and intubated, two 5 mm holes were made through the left thoracic wall. A video camera and specially devised surgical tools were introduced, such as scissors, dissecting forceps, clip appliers. The ductus was dissected and two titanium clips were applied, completely interrupting the ductus. 282 patients were operated on from April 1991. Mean age was 20 months (range 1 month to 17 years) and mean weight was 13 kg (range 1.2 to 65 kg) Twenty-one had associated lesions not necessitating immediate surgical treatment. All had successful closure of the patent ductus with the video-assisted technique. 6 patients had recurrent laryngeal nerve injury (5 transient, 1 permanent). The usual hospital stay was from 48h to 72h. There were no other complications and no deaths. Video surgery is a rapid, safe and successful technique for closure of the patient ductus arteriosus. The technique is feasible in low-weight and premature infants.

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Mar 1, 1994·The Annals of Thoracic Surgery·R A Alvarez-TostadoA Chousleb

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May 7, 2008·Radiology·Ana Maria GacaGeorge S Bisset
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