title: The persistently patent arterial duct in the premature infant.
abstract: The presence of a persistently patent arterial duct is common in premature neonates and may be associated with high morbidity. Early accurate diagnosis, assessment of the significance of the left to right shunt and prompt treatment are required to improve the outcome in this infant population.
authors.affiliation: Research Fellow, Division of Paediatrics, Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Imperial College School of Medicine, London, UK.
authors.forename: A
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Karatza
authors.forename: D
authors.initials: D
authors.lastname: Azzopardi
authors.forename: H
authors.initials: H
authors.lastname: Gardiner