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Complete closure of the ductus arteriosus in the foetus with transposition of the great arteries
Published online by Cambridge University Press: 24 March 2020
Abstract
Prenatal restriction of the ductus arteriosus can manifest as persistent pulmonary hypertension in the newborn, especially dangerous with the transposition of the great arteries. Its aetiology has long been related to maternal intake of non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs; however, some other substances, including polyphenols, may have similar properties. We describe a case of complete prenatal closure of the ductus arteriosus in the foetus with transposition of the great arteries. The newborn presented with pulmonary hypertension unresponsive to pharmacotherapy and died of multi-organ failure.
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