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(Chest. 1945;11:241-248.)
© 1945 American College of Chest Physicians

Surgical Closure of the Patent Ductus Arteriosus

JAMES W. NIXON M.D., F.C.C.P.1

1 San Antonio, Texas

The function of the ductus arteriosus before birth is explained, and the reasons for its remaining patent after birth are given.

Symptoms and diagnostic points are discussed, and the operative technique and results of the ligation of a patent ductus arteriosus are described.

Statistics of the cause of death of untreated cases are presented together with numerous abnormalities and complications which may be encountered during the ligation of a patent duct.






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