Fetal ductus arteriosus constriction associated with citronella maternal use

Luana Izabela Azevedo de Carvalho1, Luisa Tiemi Souza Tuda2, Sophia Livas de Morais Almeida3

  • 1Medical Course, Medical School, Amazonas State University (UEA), Manaus, Brazil.

Constriction of the fetal ductus arteriosus is a condition that narrows the ductus arteriosus and can lead to death, so the importance of prior diagnosis. Citronella, due to its anti-inflammatory properties, should be avoided during pregnancy as it may cause constriction of the fetal duct.