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Neonatal infective endarteritis complicating patent ductus arteriosus
Author(s) -
Grover Anuj,
Barnes Nick,
Chadwick Cathryn,
Thompson Fiona,
Adams Eleri,
Wilson Neil
Publication year - 2008
Publication title -
acta pædiatrica
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.772
H-Index - 115
eISSN - 1651-2227
pISSN - 0803-5253
DOI - 10.1111/j.1651-2227.2008.00728.x
Subject(s) - endarteritis , medicine , ductus arteriosus , presentation (obstetrics) , pediatrics , intensive care medicine , cardiology , surgery
Infective endarteritis complicating patent ductus arteriosus (PDA) is a rare occurrence. Most cases are reported in older children and adults, and there are little published data describing this condition in the preterm neonate. We outline the presentation, clinical course, management and outcome of two affected infants born at less than 27 weeks of gestation. Conclusion: This report highlights the importance of a detailed cardiac evaluation in a neonate with persisting bacteraemia. An increasing awareness of neonatal ductal endarteritis combined with the wider availability of more sensitive echocardiography has implications for local neonatal service delivery.