Open Repair of Patent Ductus Arteriosus in Older Children and Adults in Afghanistan: A Case Series
Keywords:
Congenital Heart Disease, PDA, Adulthood, SurgicallyAbstract
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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