Comparison of the Efficacy and Complications of Oral versus Intravenous Ibuprofen in Low-birth-weight Neonates with Patent Ductus Arteriosus: A Retrospective Cohort Study

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1 Department of Pediatrics, Pediatric Cardiology, Arak University of Medical Sciences, Arak, Iran

2 Clinical Research Development Center of Amirkabir Hospital, Arak University of Medical Sciences, Arak, Iran

Abstract

Background: Patent ductus arteriosus (PDA) is associated with morbidity in preterm neonates. This study aimed to compare the efficacy of oral versus intravenous Ibuprofen in preterm neonates with PDA. 
Methods: 80 low birth weight neonates (gestational age

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Iranian Journal of Neonatology
Volume 13, Issue 4
October 2022
Pages 3-10

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