| Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2880834 | The Annals of Thoracic Surgery | 2009 | 8 Pages |
Abstract
The prolonged patency of the ductus arteriosus in preterm infants is related to an increased morbidity. Surgical ligation of PDA is a safe and effective treatment and should be done soon after two complete cycles of ibuprofen, especially in selected patients, to improve clinical outcome.
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Authors
Vladimiro L. MD, Paola MD, Sabrina MD, Giovanna PhD, Massimo A. MD, PhD, Ornella MD, Simone MD, Giovanni MD,