The ductus arteriosus (DA) is a small vessel with major functional importance for the integrity
of the fetal circulation. Technical advances in prenatal diagnostics facilitate appropriate …

Aims The prevalence of intra-uterine ductal dysfunction is unknown and the clinical
consequences are poorly understood. The aim of this study was to investigate the …

Objective: The aim of this study was to analyze the causes and perinatal outcome related to
fetal ductus arteriosus constriction or closure at a single center over a 26-year period …

Recent case reports describe an association between maternal paracetamol intake and fetal
ductus arteriosus constriction or closure. To put these cases into perspective and explore …

Acetaminophen has become a novel treatment option for patent ductus arteriosus closure in
premature infants. This raises concerns about whether acetaminophen should be avoided in …

Pathognomonic features of in utero premature restriction/closure of the ductus arteriosus
(DA) are increased right ventricular afterload, impaired right ventricular function, and …

The ductus arteriosus is a normal and essential structure in fetal circulation. Since the
introduction of fetal echocardiography, there have been reports of ductal constriction, many …

Discussion Prenatal ductal constriction and closure is a rare but serious condition. In the
majority of patients, it is related to maternal intake of nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory …

Purpose Acetaminophen (APAP) is available over-the-counter and widely regarded as safe
for use in pregnancy. APAP has been used to close a persistently patent ductus arteriosus …

A male term neonate was admitted to the neonatal intensive care unit in the first hours of life
with central cyanosis. Echocardiogram showed severe biventricular hypertrophy, markedly …