Patient's question:
Hello doctor! When the child was just born, a health check-up was done, and it was during this check-up that the child was found to have patent ductus arteriosus. I would like to ask if this condition is very serious. If treatment is needed, what treatment is the best for the child?Doctor's answer:
Generally, newborn infants who undergo a health check and are found to have patent ductus arteriosus again are advised not to undergo treatment temporarily. This is because, as the child grows, the majority can recover by the age of one. For newborn infants who have patent ductus arteriosus again, it usually takes about a week for the ductus to close. It is recommended that you do not need to worry about it for now and wait until the child grows up before conducting a thorough examination. If the ductus still does not close after the age of one, surgical treatment can be considered.