Open Repair of Patent Ductus Arteriosus in Older Children and Adults in Afghanistan: A Case Series

Authors

  • Fahima Negin Department of Anesthesiology, Kabul University of Medical Sciences, Kabul, Afghanistan. Author
  • Sheba Azim Department of Anesthesiology, University of Minnesota Medical School, Minneapolis, MN Author
  • Mohammad Sharif Oria Department of Anesthesiology, University of Minnesota Medical School, Minneapolis, MN Author
  • Zabiullah Ebrahimi Department of Anesthesiology, Kabul University of Medical Sciences, Kabul, Afghanistan Author
  • Megan Olejniczak Department of Anesthesiology Author

Keywords:

Congenital Heart Disease, PDA, Adulthood, Surgically

Abstract

Patent ductus arteriosus is a common birth defect, indicative of 5-10% of congenital heart anomalies, commonly come to attention in infancy. We present 20 cases of PDA in older children and adults that were surgically repaired in Kabul, Afghanistan. All patients had a detectable murmur and experienced symptoms. All cases were operated using general endotracheal anesthesia. Surgery was performed via a left thoracotomy with intermittent apnea as required for surgical exposure. A remarkable revealing of our series is that we encounter adult PDA patients regularly.

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Published

2024-03-19

Issue

Vol. 1 No. 1 (2024): V.1 I.1.2024

Section

Articles

How to Cite

Open Repair of Patent Ductus Arteriosus in Older Children and Adults in Afghanistan: A Case Series. (2024). Afghan Medical Journal, 1(1). https://afghanmedicaljournal.org/index.php/amj/article/view/9