Abstract
A neonate, managed with tolazoline for pulmonary hypertension after repair of a congenital diaphragmatic hernia, developed a duodenal perforation. The role of tolazoline in this condition is discussed, and possible measures to reduce its gastrointestinal side effects are proposed.
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