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Is pda- patent ductus arteriosus surgery for infant an easy to do surgery?
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PDA surgery: It is not a simple surgery. But easy for an experienced pediatric cardiothoracic surgeon.
Answered 1/1/2014
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Depends: Heart surgery is never "easy". But closure of a PDA is one of the least complicated types of heart surgery. It has a very high success rate and low complication rate. However, when performed in a premature baby, the risk is much greater.
Answered 1/12/2015
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