Does Phototherapy Affect Ductus Arteriosus Closure in Preterm Infants ≤32 Weeks of Gestation, and Can We Influence This Through Chest Shielding? Review of the Literature and a Meta-Analysis.

ABSTRACT: Background: Persistency of patent ductus arteriosus is the main cardiac condition in the preterm population born before 32 completed weeks of gestation with possible short- and long-term hemodynamic disturbances leading to vast morbidity. Jaundice is present in the majority of very preterms needing phototherapy, that also may have an influence on immature hemodynamics. The objectives of this review and meta-analysis were to find relevant evidence of whether chest shielding during phototherapy does or does not have an impact on the ductus arteriosus patency and hemodynamics. Methods: we reviewed the literature and performed a meta-analysis of five randomized controlled trials regarding chest shielding effect on the ductus arteriosus closure. Results: A total of 452 infa

SUBMITTER: Simon M 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12562127 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature