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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Veröffentlicht in:South African medical journal Jg. 70; H. 9; S. 557
Hauptverfasser: Truter, P J, Franszen, S, van der Merwe, J V, Coetzee, M J
Format: Journal Article
Sprache:Englisch
Veröffentlicht: South Africa 25.10.1986
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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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Zusammenfassung: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