Fechamento de canal arterial por minitoracotomia: técnica e resultados

Padronização da técnica para cirurgia cardíaca videoassistida: experiência inicial

“…In a series of 40 patients, Souto et al have highlighted the simplicity and singularity of the new approach method. Salerno et al [19], also in 2000, reported a similar experiment in a series of 15 children with ductus arteriosus patency. In their results they emphasized the excellent cosmetic result and the low index of complications.…”

Tratamento cirúrgico da persistência do canal arterial na população adulta

“…In our series, 5.9% of residual shunt, but without further surgical intervention. Salerno et al [24] found no residual shunt in children referred to the closure of the DA by minithoracotomy and metallic clipping. Souto et al [25] found no residual shunt or recurrent laryngeal nerve injury in children and adolescents undergoing videothoracoscopic ligation of the DA.…”