Infants without overt symptoms may simply be monitored as outpatients, while symptomatic PDA can be treated with both surgical and non-surgical methods. Surgically, the<unk><unk>  may be closed by ligation, wherein the DA is manually tied shut, or with intravascular coils or plugs that lead to the formation of a thrombus in the duct. Surgical ligation of the PDA can be accomplished with excellent results in uncomplicated<unk> s. Recent experience with transcatheter closure has also been favorable, being today the procedure of choice for most<unk> s.
In certain cases it may be beneficial to the newborn to prevent the closure of the<unk><unk> . For example, in transposition of the great vessels, a PDA may prolong the child's life until the surgical correction is possible. The<unk><unk>  can be induced to remain open by administering prostaglandin analogs.
Patent ductus arteriosus surgery
Arrhythmogenic right ventricular dysplasia surgery
Tricuspid stenosis surgery
Total anomalous pulmonary venous connection surgery
Hypertrophic cardiomyopathy surgery
Transposition of the great vessels corrective surgery
Dextro-transposition of the great arteries corrective surgery
Tricuspid atresia surgery