Therapy progress of patent ductus arteriosus in low-birth-weight premature infants

Patent ductus arteriosus(PDA)has high morbidity in new-borns.This disease tends to occur in premature, especially in the low-birth-weight infants.It can lead to severe complications including intracranial hemorrhage, respiratory distress syndrome, and chronic lung disease without treatment.Treatment for PDA usually involves medications, operations, interventions and symptomatic treatment.This paper summarizes the progresses of the therapy of PDA in low-birth-weight premature infants. Key words: Low-birth-weight premature infant; Patent ductus arteriosus; Therapy