| Vocal cord paralysis in premature infants undergoing ductal closure. | |
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MedLine Citation:
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PMID: 3401080 Owner: NLM Status: MEDLINE |
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
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A series of 106 consecutive ductal closures in premature infants was reviewed to assess the incidence of left vocal cord paralysis. To our knowledge, this syndrome is described for the first time in premature infants. In our experience, it is a relatively benign complication that completely resolves clinically in several weeks. This complication occurred in 5.2% of patients closed by suture ligature and in none of those closed by a surgical clip. Although the series is too small for this difference to be statistically significant, we believe it strongly favors the use of the clip, with less dissection. |
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Authors:
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J T Davis; F A Baciewicz; S Suriyapa; P Vauthy; R Polamreddy; B Barnett |
Publication Detail:
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Type: Case Reports; Journal Article |
Journal Detail:
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Title: The Annals of thoracic surgery Volume: 46 ISSN: 0003-4975 ISO Abbreviation: Ann. Thorac. Surg. Publication Date: 1988 Aug |
Date Detail:
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Created Date: 1988-08-26 Completed Date: 1988-08-26 Revised Date: 2004-11-17 |
Medline Journal Info:
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Nlm Unique ID: 15030100R Medline TA: Ann Thorac Surg Country: UNITED STATES |
Other Details:
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Languages: eng Pagination: 214-5 Citation Subset: AIM; IM |
Affiliation:
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Department of Surgery, Medical College of Ohio, Toledo 43699. |
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Descriptor/Qualifier:
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Ductus Arteriosus, Patent
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surgery* Humans Infant, Newborn Infant, Premature, Diseases / surgery* Ligation / instrumentation Postoperative Complications / etiology* Sutures Vocal Cord Paralysis / etiology* |
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