Qian Y H
First Affiliated Hospital, Hubei Medical University Wuhan.
Zhonghua Wai Ke Za Zhi. 1993 Jul;31(7):431-2.
284 patients with patent ductus arteriosus were operated. Among them, 81 aged from 20-41. Special managements were made because of their serious pathologic changes. There was no operative mortality. 72 patients (88.9%) were followed up for 1-17 years. The results of follow-up indicated that the postoperative cardiopulmonary function improved greatly. 63 patients returned normal work. The long-term results were satisfactory.
