Thoracoscopic closure of patent ductus arteriosus: a less traumatic and more cost-effective technique.
J Pediatr Surg
; 30(7): 1057-60, 1995 Jul.
Article
in En
| MEDLINE
| ID: mdl-7472932
ABSTRACT
The authors have developed a technique of thoracoscopic closure of patent ductus arteriosus (PDA) that significantly reduces the surgical morbidity, recovery time, and hospital costs traditionally associated with the standard open procedure. Ten patients have undergone the procedure, with nine completed successfully. One patient required conversion to an open thoracotomy. There were no operative complications, and closure of the ductus was confirmed in all cases with a postoperative echocardiogram. Eight of ten patients were discharged in under 24 hours, and hospital charges were on the average 30% to 40% less.
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Collection:
01-internacional
Database:
MEDLINE
Main subject:
Thoracoscopy
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Ductus Arteriosus, Patent
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Endoscopy
Type of study:
Health_economic_evaluation
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Observational_studies
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Prognostic_studies
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Risk_factors_studies
Limits:
Child, preschool
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Humans
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Infant
Language:
En
Journal:
J Pediatr Surg
Year:
1995
Document type:
Article
Affiliation country:
United States