Dooley K J
Pediatr Clin North Am. 1984 Dec;31(6):1159-74. doi: 10.1016/s0031-3955(16)34715-0.
The maturation of the lung is one of the greatest challenges the premature infant must face after birth. Premature infants have been observed to have a higher prevalence of patency of the ductus arterious, presenting the physician with a dilemma and a challenge. This article discusses the clinical and pathophysiologic manifestations and the management of patent ductus arteriosus in the premature infant.
