Surgery for patent ductus arteriosus
West Indian Med. J
; 49(4): 294-7, Dec. 2000. gra
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ABSTRACT
The surgical treatment of Patent Ductus Arteriosus (PDA) at the University Hospital of the West Indies, Kingston, Jamaica was examined over an eight-year period. The results of standard surgical modalities were comparable to large published series. A review of the literature regarding the treatment options for PDA does not support a change in management strategy in favour of non-surgical methods. The treatment of PDA at this centre has shown excellent long-term results, with miminal mortality and morbidity.(Au)
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Collection:
01-internacional
Database:
MedCarib
Main subject:
Ductus Arteriosus, Patent
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Cardiac Surgical Procedures
Type of study:
Etiology_studies
Limits:
Adolescent
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Adult
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Child
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Child, preschool
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Female
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Humans
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Infant
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Male
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Newborn
Country/Region as subject:
Caribe ingles
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Jamaica
Language:
En
Journal:
West Indian Med. J
Year:
2000
Document type:
Article