1985
Bronchial compression by a patent ductus arteriosus associated with pulmonary atresia.
Markowitz R, Fahey J, Hellenbrand W, Kopf G, Rothstein P. Bronchial compression by a patent ductus arteriosus associated with pulmonary atresia. American Journal Of Roentgenology 1985, 144: 535-40. PMID: 3871562, DOI: 10.2214/ajr.144.3.535.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsPatent ductus arteriosusPulmonary atresiaDuctus arteriosusPulmonary blood supplySignificant respiratory distressCongenital heart diseaseAirway compressionAortopulmonary shuntLeft lungRespiratory distressSurgical repairBronchial compressionLeft bronchusPatent ductusHeart diseaseBlood supplyAnatomic configurationArteriosusPhysiologic roleAtresiaBronchusInfantsLungDuctusShunt
1983
Major surgery in infants weighing less than 1,500 grams
Seashore J, Touloukian R, Kopf G. Major surgery in infants weighing less than 1,500 grams. The American Journal Of Surgery 1983, 145: 483-487. PMID: 6404191, DOI: 10.1016/0002-9610(83)90044-2.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsMajor surgeryPremature infantsSurvival rateShort duration anesthesiaPostoperative mechanical ventilationLow birth weightPatent ductus arteriosusNeuromuscular blocking agentsOnly moderate riskParenteral nutritionDuctus arteriosusIntraoperative managementMechanical ventilationBirth weightBlocking agentInfantsModerate riskVital signsOxygen toxicityAppropriate timingMajor operationsJudicious useSurgeryRiskCommon operation