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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Published in:	South African medical journal Vol. 70; no. 9; p. 557
Main Authors:	Truter, P J, Franszen, S, van der Merwe, J V, Coetzee, M J
Format:	Journal Article
Language:	English
Published:	South Africa 25.10.1986
Subjects:	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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