Ligation of patent ductus arteriosus in very low birth weight premature infants

Ligation of patent ductus arteriosus in very low birth weight premature infants

Background: Patent ductus arteriosus (PDA) is frequently encountered in premature infants. Optimal management of PDA remains undefined. We aim to assess the national trend for PDA ligation over 18 years and evaluate mortality and associated morbidities. Methods: We used data from the National Inpati...

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Main Authors: Hasan F. Othman, Debra T. Linfield, Mohamed A. Mohamed, Hany Aly
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Elsevier 2020-08-01
Series:Pediatrics and Neonatology
Subjects:
mortality
necrotizing enterocolitis
PDA ligation
preterm neonates
Online Access:http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S1875957220300486

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