Prophylaxis of patent ductus arteriosus: two studies of ibuprofen
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The ductus arteriosus usually closes within a few days of birth, in response to ventilation of the lungs. Very premature infants often require pharmacologic or surgical closure of this channel, however, and prophylactic treatment might be beneficial. Two recent studies have assessed the prophylactic use of ibuprofen in this setting.
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