Anterior Minithoracotomy vs. Transcatheter Closure of Patent Ductus Arteriosus in Very Preterm Infants

• Main Authors: Marien Lenoir (Author), Chloé Wanert (Author), Damien Bonnet (Author), Mathilde Méot (Author), Barthélémy Tosello (Author), Virginie Fouilloux (Author), Caroline Ovaert (Author), Sophie Malekzadeh-Milani (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: Frontiers Media S.A., 2021-11-01T00:00:00Z.
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Introduction: Patent ductus arteriosus (PDA) is common in preterm infants and contributes to morbidity and mortality. Several studies have shown the feasibility and safety of percutaneous PDA closure. Minimally invasive surgical ligation by anterior thoracotomy is an alternative, bedside technique f...