Patient's question:
Doctor, my daughter is still a child of several years old. Recently, it was discovered that due to certain reasons, the arterial duct has not closed, causing discomfort and difficulty in breathing for the child. The whole family agrees to undergo surgery, so I would like to understand the surgical risks of patent ductus arteriosus in children.Doctor's answer:
Any surgery carries certain risks. Patent ductus arteriosus (PDA) is a very minor procedure during heart surgery, where the unconnected ductus arteriosus can be directly ligated. The safety factor is extremely high, so you don't need to worry at all. Moreover, the surgery for PDA has a very good outcome. After the procedure, the child can fully recover a healthy constitution and engage in any activity.