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Premature closure of the ductus arteriosus: variable response among monozygotic twins after in utero exposure to indomethacin.
Fetal and pediatric pathology - 1 Jan 2000
Shehata Bahig M, Bare Jessica B, Denton Tiffany D, Habib Maria N, Black Jennifer O
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Exposure of the fetus to indomethacin by administration of the drug to the mother may cause many side effects, including premature closure of the ductus arteriosus. Hypoxia is a predisposing factor for premature ductal closure and often occurs after maternal indomethacin therapy. We present two s...
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