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Interventions for Persisting Ductus Arteriosus in the Preterm Infant

Over the past few years a remarkably rapid evolution in the professional level of neonatology and in the survival of immature infants has been witnessed. Persisting ductus arteriosus is common in this population and is associated with impaired longterm outcome. Many uncertainties exist concerning in...

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Bibliographic Details
Other Authors: Obladen, Michael (Editor), Koehne, P. (Editor)
Format: eBook
Language:English
Published: Berlin, Heidelberg Springer Berlin Heidelberg 2005, 2005
Edition:1st ed. 2005
Subjects:
Cardiology
Gynecology
Gynecology 
Children / Surgery
Pediatric Surgery
Midwifery
Pediatrics
Online Access:
Collection: Springer eBooks 2005- - Collection details see MPG.ReNa
Table of Contents:
  • Basics
  • Developmental Anatomy of the Ductus Arteriosus
  • Regulation of Smooth Muscle Contraction
  • Prostaglandin Metabolism and Effects of Inhibitors
  • Postnatal Circulatory Adaptation
  • Epidemiology of Persisting Ductus in Preterm Infants
  • Clinical Features
  • Persisting Ductus Arteriosus and Respiratory Problems
  • Influence on Mesenteric Perfusion and Necrotizing Enterocolitis
  • Persisting Ductus Arteriosus and Intraventricular Hemorrhage
  • Diagnostics
  • Echocardiographic Assessment
  • Cerebral Doppler Sonographic Measurements
  • Interventions
  • Therapeutic Options
  • Surgical Closure
  • Comparison of Indomethacin and Ibuprofen
  • Indomethacin Effects and Side Effects
  • Complications of Cyclooxygenase Inhibition in Preterm Infants
  • Ibuprofen in Infants Below 28 Gestational Weeks
  • Intravenous Ibuprofen: State of Registration
  • Perspectives
  • Summary and Perspectives

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