Aneurysmal dilatation of the ductus arteriosus in a neonate

Authors
Siu, BL Kovalchin, JP Kearney, DL Fraser, CD Fenrich, AL
Citation
Bl. Siu et al., Aneurysmal dilatation of the ductus arteriosus in a neonate, PEDIAT CARD, 22(5), 2001, pp. 403-405
Citations number
4
Categorie Soggetti
Pediatrics
Journal title
PEDIATRIC CARDIOLOGY
ISSN journal
01720643 → ACNP
Volume
22
Issue
5
Year of publication
2001
Pages
403 - 405
Database
ISI
SICI code
0172-0643(200109/10)22:5<403:ADOTDA>2.0.ZU;2-W
Abstract
Fetal ultrasound provides the capacity for early detection of a variety of congenital heart diseases. We report a case of aneurysmal dilatation of a p atent ductus arteriosus detected in utero and subsequently confirmed by tra nsthoracic echo cardiography in the neonatal period. Prompt recognition of the ductus aneurysm with resultant surgical ligation may have averted poten tially serious complications from this condition.