Abstract Background Increased oxygen tension and decreased prostaglandin levels cause ductal closure. The diagnostic role of systemic inflammatory indices in hemodynamically significant ductus arteriosus (hsPDA) in premature infants is unknown. Objectives We aimed to evaluate the role of systemic inflammatory indices in the predictivity of hsPDA. Methods Premature infants with gestational weeks (GW) of

Abstract Background The presence of patent ductus arteriosus can be as high as 50% in preterm babies. Hemodynamically significant patent ductus arteriosus is a common cause of delayed weaning of respiratory support and an important risk factor of necrotizing enterocolitis, intraventricular hemorrhage, and bronchopulmonary dysplasia in this population. Objective The aim of this study is to describe an initial experience of percutaneous closure of the ductus arteriosus in preterm infants weighing less than 2 kg. Methods This was a prospective […]