Pneumatosis coli, a benign form of necrotising enterocolitis.
Indian Pediatr
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2003 Apr; 40(4): 349-51
Artigo
em Inglês
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| ID: sea-7463
ABSTRACT
Necrotising enterocolitis (NEC) is the most common acquired gastrointestinal emergency in neonates. Presence of pneumatosis intestinalis is taken as evidence of definite NEC. A distinctive but rare form of NEC called "pneumatosis coli" has been described, presenting with gross blood in stools and minimal or absent local and systemic signs. Radio-graph characteristically reveal isolated colonic pneumatosis without small bowel involvement. Pneumatosis coli has a more benign course compared with definite NEC. Total parenteral nutrition, antibiotics, an appropriate duration off feeds and close observation remain the corner stones of therapy assuring a benign course.
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Assunto principal:
Pneumatose Cistoide Intestinal
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Prognóstico
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Humanos
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Masculino
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Recém-Nascido
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Doenças do Colo
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Enterocolite Necrosante
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Doenças do Prematuro
Tipo de estudo:
Estudo prognóstico
Idioma:
Inglês
Revista:
Indian Pediatr
Ano de publicação:
2003
Tipo de documento:
Artigo
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