Rescue procedure for left main bronchus obstruction after patent ductus arteriosus clipping: a case report
Abstract Background Obstruction of the left main bronchus is a rare but life-threatening complication following the closure of patent ductus arteriosus by surgical clips. We report a successful rescue procedure for this complication in a premature infant. Case presentation A 24-week gestational age...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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SpringerOpen
2018-06-01
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Series: | Surgical Case Reports |
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Online Access: | http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s40792-018-0471-y |