Conference
Outcomes following neonatal patent ductus arteriosus ligation done by pediatric surgeons: A retrospective cohort analysis
Abstract
PURPOSE: Patent Ductus Arteriosus (PDA) ligation in premature infants is an urgent procedure performed by some but not all pediatric surgeons. Proficiency in PDA ligation is not a requirement of Canadian pediatric surgery training. Our purpose was to determine the outcomes of neonatal PDA ligation done by pediatric surgeons.
METHODS: We performed a retrospective review of premature infants who underwent PDA ligation by pediatric surgeons in 3 …
Authors
Hutchings K; Vasquez A; Price D; Cameron BH; Awan S; Miller GG
Volume
48
Pagination
pp. 915-918
Publisher
Elsevier
Publication Date
May 2013
DOI
10.1016/j.jpedsurg.2013.02.003
Conference proceedings
Journal of Pediatric Surgery
Issue
5
ISSN
0022-3468
Fields of Research (FoR)
Sustainable Development Goals (SDG)
Medical Subject Headings (MeSH)
Blood TransfusionCanadaComorbidityDuctus Arteriosus, PatentFemaleFollow-Up StudiesGeneral SurgeryGestational AgeHospital MortalityHospitals, PediatricHospitals, TeachingHumansInfant, NewbornInfant, PrematureInfant, Premature, DiseasesIntensive Care Units, NeonatalIntraoperative ComplicationsLigationMalePatient TransferPediatricsPostoperative ComplicationsRespiration, ArtificialRetrospective StudiesTertiary Care CentersTreatment Outcome