Question

A four-month-old preterm infant with a weak constitution, who has not yet taken a bath, has been diagnosed with multiple health issues, including atrial duct patency and jaundice. How should we handle the issues of atrial duct patency and jaundice in preterm infants?

Answer

Atrial duct patency in preterm infants is often associated with congenital heart defects, and conservative treatment is generally ineffective in such cases. The best treatment option is surgical intervention. Additionally, if a newborn is diagnosed with pathological jaundice, further examination of the child’s bile ducts is necessary to rule out the possibility of congenital bile duct atresia.