Changing patterns of patent ductus arteriosus surgical ligation in the united states

Optimal management of patent ductus arteriosus (PDA) is unclear. One treatment, surgical ligation, is associated with adverse outcomes. We reviewed data from the Kids ′ Inpatient Database (2000–2012) to determine if PDA ligation rates: 1) changed over time, 2) varied geographically, or 3) influenced surgical complication rates. In 2012, 47,900 infants

Source: Seminars in Perinatology - May 22, 2018 Category: Perinatology & Neonatology Authors: Jeff Reese, Theresa A. Scott, Stephen W. Patrick Source Type: research