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Cost-Effectiveness of Transaxillary Muscle-Sparing Same-Day Operative Closure of Patent Ductus Arteriosus

Transaxillary muscle-sparing patent ductus arteriosus closure performed as same-day surgery is described in 10 patients. This approach provides a superb cosmetic result while obviating the need for thoracostomy tube placement.

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Published in:The American journal of cardiology 1997-05, Vol.79 (9), p.1281-1282
Main Authors: Cetta, MD, Frank, Deleon, MD, Serafin Y, Roughneen, MD, Patrick T, Graham, RN, Lynn C, Lichtenberg, MD, Robert C, Bell, MD, Timothy J, Vitullo, MD, Dolores A, Fisher, MD, Elizabeth A
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Language:English
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Summary:Transaxillary muscle-sparing patent ductus arteriosus closure performed as same-day surgery is described in 10 patients. This approach provides a superb cosmetic result while obviating the need for thoracostomy tube placement.
ISSN:0002-9149
1879-1913
DOI:10.1016/S0002-9149(97)00103-3