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Management of patent ductus arteriosus in extremely preterm infants remains a topic of debate. Treatment to produce ductal closure was widely practiced until the past decade, despite lack of evidence that it decreases morbidities or mortality. Meta‐analyses of trials using nonsteroidal anti‐inflammatory drugs have shown effectiveness in accelerating ductal closure, but no reduction in neonatal morbidities,...
Even though up to 60% of premature infants less than 28 weeks gestation develop persistent patent ductus arteriosus (PDA), there remains controversy regarding if, when, and how to close the PDA. Failure to close the PDA has been associated with significant morbidity but no cause‐and‐effect has been proven for short‐term or long‐term outcomes in modern times. Surgical closure has the advantage of eliminating...
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