Premature closure of the ductus arteriosus causing intra-uterine death. A case report

A case of hydrops fetalis with intra-uterine death after premature closure of the ductus arteriosus because of inhibition of premature labour by the administration of indomethacin is presented. The physiology of acute and chronic intra-uterine constriction of the ductus arteriosus and the effects of...

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Vydáno v:South African medical journal Ročník 70; číslo 9; s. 557
Hlavní autoři: Truter, P J, Franszen, S, van der Merwe, J V, Coetzee, M J
Médium: Journal Article
Jazyk:angličtina
Vydáno: South Africa 25.10.1986
Témata:
Adult
Ductus Arteriosus - physiopathology
Edema - chemically induced
Female
Fetal Death - etiology
Humans
Indomethacin - adverse effects
Obstetric Labor, Premature - prevention & control
Pregnancy
ISSN:0256-9574
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Shrnutí:A case of hydrops fetalis with intra-uterine death after premature closure of the ductus arteriosus because of inhibition of premature labour by the administration of indomethacin is presented. The physiology of acute and chronic intra-uterine constriction of the ductus arteriosus and the effects of indomethacin on the fetal circulation are discussed. Mention is also made of the moral conflict confronting the doctor in the management of an affected fetus during the third trimester.
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ISSN:0256-9574