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Ann Thorac Surg 1988;45:572-573
© 1988 The Society of Thoracic Surgeons

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Closure of the Calcified Patent Ductus in the Elderly: Avoidance of Ductal Clamps and Shunts

Alan M. Johnson, M.D., Irving L. Kron, M.D.*

From the Division of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery, Department of Surgery, University of Virginia Medical Center, Charlottesville, VA 22908

Accepted for publication February 18, 1988.

* Address reprint requests to Dr. Kron, Department of Surgery, Box 181, University of Virginia Medical Center, Charlottesville, VA 22908

A technique for closure of the calcified ductus in the adult is described that avoids systemic heparinization or the use of shunts or bypass. An aortotomy is performed and the ductus is closed from within the aorta. Use of a running suture technique and closure from the inside should allow for a short clamp time, and therefore avoid the occurrence of paraplegia.






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