Comparison of the Efficacy and Complications of Oral versus Intravenous Ibuprofen in Low-birth-weight Neonates with Patent Ductus Arteriosus: A Retrospective Cohort Study

Abstract

Background: Patent ductus arteriosus (PDA) is associated with morbidity in preterm neonates. This study aimed to compare the efficacy of oral versus intravenous Ibuprofen in preterm neonates with PDA. Methods: 80 low birth weight neonates (gestational age

Keywords

• echocardiography
• ibuprofen
• neonate
• patent ductus arteriosus