Article ID Journal Published Year Pages File Type
4166280 The Journal of Pediatrics 2010 7 Pages PDF
Abstract
Respiratory distress syndrome and intrauterine inflammation were independent risk factors for persistent ductus arteriosus after indomethacin therapy in extremely low-birth weight infants. Intrauterine inflammation may have a negative influence on ductus arteriosus closure via increased cyclooxygenase-1 activity.
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Intrauterine Inflammation as a Risk Factor for Persistent Ductus Arteriosus Patency after Cyclooxygenase Inhibition in Extremely Low Birth Weight Infants
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