Treatment of an Aneurysmal Dilatation of the Ductus Arteriosus with Indomethacin in a Premature Infant
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Abstract
A large ductus arteriosus aneurysm can lead to potentially serious and life-threatening complications. We report a case of aneurysmal dilatation of the ductus arteriosus in a premature infant that was successfully treated with indomethacin. Thus, surgical intervention with general anesthesia could be avoided.
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Ductus arteriosus aneurysm Indomethacin Premature infantsReferences
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