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

Metin, Kivanc; MALTEPE, FİKRET; KIR, MUSTAFA; Bilen, Cagatay; Sokmen, Aslihan; OTO, ÖZTEKİN; Ugurlu, Baran

doi:10.1186/1749-8090-7-129

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

Metin K., MALTEPE F., KIR M., Bilen C., Sokmen A., OTO Ö., ...More

JOURNAL OF CARDIOTHORACIC SURGERY, vol.7, 2012 (SCI-Expanded, Scopus)

Publication Type: Article / Article
Volume: 7
Publication Date: 2012
Doi Number: 10.1186/1749-8090-7-129
Journal Name: JOURNAL OF CARDIOTHORACIC SURGERY
Journal Indexes: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED), Scopus
Keywords: Patent ductus arteriosus, Premature, Surgery, Intensive care unit
Dokuz Eylül University Affiliated: Yes

Abstract

Background: 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 premature neonates. Accurate timing of surgical intervention is essential to decrease the mortality in very low birth weight premature infants. On-site surgery in the intensive care units (ICUs) results excellent surgical quality without jeopardizing the safety of the patients.