Patent ductus arteriosus ligation in premature infants in the United States

Abstract Background Patent ductus arteriosus (PDA) is a condition that commonly affects premature and low birth weight (BW) infants at times necessitating surgical intervention. We examined outcomes after surgical ligation (SL). Materials and methods We analyzed the Kids' Inpatient Database for...

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Veröffentlicht in:	The Journal of surgical research 2014-08, Vol.190 (2), p.613-622
Hauptverfasser:	Tashiro, Jun, MD MPH, Wang, Bo, MD, Sola, Juan E., MD, Hogan, Anthony R., MD, Neville, Holly L., MD, Perez, Eduardo A., MD
Format:	Artikel
Sprache:	eng
Schlagworte:	Birth Weight Ductus arteriosus Ductus Arteriosus, Patent - complications Ductus Arteriosus, Patent - mortality Ductus Arteriosus, Patent - surgery Female Humans Infant Infant, Newborn Infant, Premature Infant, Premature, Diseases - mortality Infant, Premature, Diseases - surgery Ligation Male Postoperative Complications - epidemiology Premature Surgery United States - epidemiology
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Zusammenfassung:	Abstract Background Patent ductus arteriosus (PDA) is a condition that commonly affects premature and low birth weight (BW) infants at times necessitating surgical intervention. We examined outcomes after surgical ligation (SL). Materials and methods We analyzed the Kids' Inpatient Database for premature infants diagnosed with PDA, admitted at
ISSN:	0022-4804 1095-8673
DOI:	10.1016/j.jss.2014.02.003