Oral Sildenafil for Severe Pulmonary Hypertension Developing after Ibuprofen Use in a Neonate.
Indian Pediatr
; 2016 Apr; 53(4): 349-350
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ABSTRACT
Background:
Severe pulmonary hypertension may following ibuprofen administration for ductal closure. Case characteristics An extremely preterm infant who developed severe pulmonary hypertension unresponsive to inhaled nitric oxide after ibuprofen administration.Outcome:
Pulmonary hypertension reversed after the administration of oral sildenafil, but the infant died due to complications related to bronchopulmonary dysplasia. Message Sildenafil may have a role in treatment of severe pulmonary hypertension after ibuprofen treatment for ductal closure.
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