Iatrogenic aortic dissection in a preterm neonate presenting as acute renal failure

Acute aortic dissection is a life-threatening condition that is unusual in children and extremely rare in neonates.1 During childhood, aortic dissection is usually related to connective tissue disorders and congenital cardiovascular diseases, although iatrogenic cases have also been reported.2 –5
Source: Pediatrics and Neonatology - Category: Perinatology & Neonatology Authors: Tags: Brief Communication Source Type: research