AORTIC-PULMONARY COMMUNICATION DUE TO LOCALIZED CONGENITAL DEFECT OF THE AORTIC SEPTUM

Abstract

Four patients who had findings suggestive of a patent ductus arteriosus were explored. In none was a patent ductus found. Evidence is offered in support of an aortic-pulmonary communication due to a localized defect in the aortic septum as accounting for the clinical symptoms and signs.