Medical closure of patent ductus arteriosus does not reduce mortality and development of bronchopulmonary dysplasia in preterm infants

Medical closure of patent ductus arteriosus does not reduce mortality and development of bronchopulmonary dysplasia in preterm infants

Background: Although, patent ductus arteriosus (PDA) is associated with significant morbidity due to hemodynamic instability in preterm infants, the effect of ductus closure on mortality and morbidity is a controversial issue. The aim is to evaluate the efficacy of oral and intravenous (IV) ibuprofe...

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Main Authors: Demet Terek, Mehmet Yalaz, Zulal Ulger, Ozge Altun Koroglu, Nilgun Kultursay
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Wolters Kluwer Medknow Publications 2014-01-01
Series:Journal of Research in Medical Sciences
Subjects:
Bronchopulmonary dysplasia
ibuprofen
neonates
patent ductus arteriosus
Online Access:http://www.jmsjournal.net/article.asp?issn=1735-1995;year=2014;volume=19;issue=11;spage=1074;epage=1079;aulast=Terek

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