ISSN:
1432-1076
Keywords:
Patent ductus arteriosus
;
Persistent fetal circulation
;
Lipo-PGE1
;
Congenital diaphragmatic hernia
Source:
Springer Online Journal Archives 1860-2000
Topics:
Medicine
Notes:
Abstract We report a case of congenital diaphragmatic hernia in which aneurysmal dilatation of ductus arteriosus developed after lipo-prostaglandin E1 (PGE1) therapy for persistent fetal circulation. After surgery Lipo-PGE1 was used at a dosage of 5 ng/kg per minute from days 2–9 during which aneurysmal dilatation (7 mm in diameter) developed and remained thereafter. Ductus arteriosus ligation was then performed. Lipo-PGE1 may promote ductus arteriosus dilatation in cases of persistent fetal circulation.
Type of Medium:
Electronic Resource
URL:
http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/BF01957520
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