Premature closure of the ductus arteriosus is a rare phenomenon. It is thought to be caused
by one of three things: abnormal levels of produced and circulating prostaglandin, maternal …

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 …

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 …

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 …

Premature constriction or closure of the ductus arteriosus can occur during fetal life. It is a
rare phenomenon and has been described secondary to medication or structural lesions or …

Discussion Indomethacin is well established as an effective tocolytic agent [1–3].
Indomethacin has a long track record in prevention of spontaneous preterm labor and more …

Constriction of the ductus arteriosus in the fetus is well studied, but mostly secondary to
maternal exposure to indomethacin or other non‐steroidal anti‐inflammatory medications, or …

Die physiologische fetale Zirkulation ist von einem offenen Ductus arteriosus botalli
abhängig. Mit voranschreitendem Gestationsalter nimmt die Sensibilität des Ductus …

The ductus arteriosus is an important structure in the fetal circulation. It connects the
pulmonary artery to the arch of the aorta distal to the origin of the left subclavian artery and …

PIP: This is the 1st case report of a ductal closure occurring during fetal growth. The case
was a spontaneous delivery in cephalic presentation from a 31-year-old gravida 3, para 3 …