Inflammatory duodenal necrosis complicating gastroschisis

Dina Fouad, Geraint J Lee, Manasvi Upadhyaya, David DrakeJournal of Indian Association of Pediatric Surgeons 2016 21(4):190-192Babies with gastroschisis have an increased risk of necrotizing enterocolitis (NEC) that can lead to short bowel syndrome, a long-term parenteral nutrition requirement, and its associated complications. To our knowledge, this is the first case report of recurrent duodenal ischemia and necrosis associated with gastroschisis in the absence of NEC totalis.
Source: Journal of Indian Association of Pediatric Surgeons - Category: Surgery Authors: Source Type: research