Conversion to thoracotomy of video-assisted thoracoscopic closure of patent ductus arteriosus.
Conclusions: The rate of VATS PDA closure conversion to standard thoracotomy features a learning curve. Although it must be considered as a serious complication, probably it does not negatively affect either early the mortality rate or long-term survival.
PMID: 30069190 [PubMed]
Source: Polish Journal of Cardio-Thoracic Surgery - Category: Cardiovascular & Thoracic Surgery Tags: Kardiochir Torakochirurgia Pol Source Type: research
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