Jornal de pediatria
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To review the medical literature, emphasizing the new scientific advances in the treatment of persistent pulmonary hypertension of the newborn. SOURCES: Literature review using Medline and Cochrane library. SUMMARY OF THE ⋯ The mortality due to PPHN has significantly decreased with the use of new therapies, and the major concern today is the quality of life of these patients, especially in terms of neuropsychomotor development.