Oral Sildenafil for Severe Pulmonary Hypertension Developing after Ibuprofen Use in a Neonate.
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2016-04
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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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Patent ductus arteriosus, Prematurity, Pulmonary vasodilators
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M José Rodríguez-Castaño, Esther Aleo and Luis Arruza. Oral Sildenafil for Severe Pulmonary Hypertension Developing after Ibuprofen Use in a Neonate. Indian Pediatrics. 2016 Apr; 53(4): 349-350.