- Original Article
- Comparison of Treatment Course and Outcome between Medically and Surgically Treated Patent Ductus
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Jeong Geun Kim, Jeong Nyun Kim, Dong Chul Park, Shin Yeong Lee, Hyun Chul Lee, Myung Jae Chey, Churl Young Chung,
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Clin Exp Pediatr. 1998;41(10):1334-1341. Published online October 15, 1998
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Purpose : Early intervention is needed to treat patent ductus arteriosus(PDA) as it is a major cause of increased mortality in preterm infants. However, it is uncertain which is better, medical versus surgical management. We reviewed medical records to compare the treatment course and outcome between medically and surgically treated preterm PDA infants.
Methods : Thirth-two Mechanically ventilated pretem infants(gestational age<34... |
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