Surgery for patent ductus arteriosus. Still the gold standard

West Indian Med J. 2000 Dec;49(4):294-7.

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 minimal mortality and morbidity.

Publication types

  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Adolescent
  • Adult
  • Cardiac Surgical Procedures / economics
  • Cardiac Surgical Procedures / methods
  • Cardiac Surgical Procedures / statistics & numerical data*
  • Child
  • Child, Preschool
  • Ductus Arteriosus, Patent / mortality
  • Ductus Arteriosus, Patent / surgery*
  • Endocarditis / etiology
  • Female
  • Hospitals, University
  • Humans
  • Infant
  • Infant, Newborn
  • Jamaica / epidemiology
  • Male
  • Postoperative Complications
  • Survival Analysis