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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Summary:	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