Table 3

Comparison of the incidence of pulmonary branch stenosis (PBS) in indomethacin treated compared with spontaneous closed patent ductus arteriosus (PDA)

PDA closed with indomethacin (n=22) PDA closed spontaneously (n=29) p Value
Gestational age (weeks)28 (25–30)30 (24–31)0.0001
Birth weight (g)942 (670–1320)1255 (700–1870)0.0002
Incidence of PBS (%)69 (11/16)3-150 52 (13/52)3-151 0.13
  • The results are expressed as median (range).

  • 3-150 Six infants already had PBS at birth.

  • 3-151 Four infants already had PBS at birth.