ISSN:
1437-9813
Keywords:
Key words Necrotizing enterocolitis (NEC)
;
Terminant
;
Coarctation
;
Coarctation of aorta (CoA)
;
Ductus arteriosus (DA)
Source:
Springer Online Journal Archives 1860-2000
Topics:
Medicine
Notes:
Abstract Necrotizing enterocolitis (NEC) sometimes occurs in term infants with congenital heart disease. This article reports a rare case of a term infant with coarctation of the aorta complex who developed NEC on the 8th day after birth. Spontaneous closure of the ductus arteriosus in the 1st week of life may cause intestinal ischemia and hypoxia with resultant NEC.
Type of Medium:
Electronic Resource
URL:
http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/BF01194804
Permalink