Triple ligation for patent ductus arteriosus (PDA)

Triple ligation for patent ductus arteriosus (PDA)

Triple ligation for patent ductus arteriosus (PDA) is a closed heart surgery which used to be done for the closure of patent ductus arteriosus. Left side of the chest is opened from the back and the PDA is identified between the aorta and pulmonary artery. Three ligatures (ties) are placed, one near the pulmonary artery, one near the aorta and one in between. Now a days this surgery is seldom done as most PDA closures are done in the cathlab with either a coil or device closure, thus avoiding an open surgery.