Evidence · Systematic review or meta-analysis
Spontaneous Closure of the Ductus Arteriosus in Preterm Infants: A Systematic Review.
- Cardiovascular
- Medical
- Patent ductus arteriosus
This paper is from 2020, more than five years ago. Newer evidence may have been published since.
Summary
This systematic review collates published studies of patent ductus arteriosus in preterm infants to describe rates of spontaneous ductal closure and how they vary with patient characteristics. Spontaneous closure was least frequent in infants born below 28 weeks' gestation or under 1,000 g, and the likelihood of closure continued to rise through at least the first week after birth. The authors argue this supports delayed treatment of only those infants whose duct remains open, and highlight the need for better individual prediction of spontaneous closure to guide PDA management.
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