Does infantile ductus arteriosus heal on its own?

Infantile ductus arteriosus does not usually resolve spontaneously and requires surgical and pharmacologic intervention. Functional closure of the ductus arteriosus usually occurs at 15 hours of life and anatomical closure is completed one year after birth. If the ductus arteriosus remains open after birth, it does not usually resolve spontaneously. Usually, infants presenting with an open ductus arteriosus within the first week of life can be treated with indomethacin. If this is ineffective, surgical treatment is required to intervene. The main surgical procedure is an interventional procedure to close the ductus arteriosus with a sealer such as a coiled spring coil or a mushroom umbrella. It is recommended that infants with ductus arteriosus should seek medical advice in a timely manner, and choose the appropriate treatment plan according to their condition under the guidance of their doctors.