Effect of Meconium on the Contractility of the Superior Mesenteric Artery: A Clue to Intestinal Damage in Gastroschisis

Conclusion Intra-amniotic meconium in fetuses with gastroschisis might cause ischemic intestinal damage by reducing the intestinal blood flow. Further studies are needed to show the outcomes of the vasoactive effect of meconium on the SMA blood flow.[...]Georg Thieme Verlag KG Stuttgart · New YorkArticle in Thieme eJournals:Table of contents  |  Abstract  |  Full text

Source: European Journal of Pediatric Surgery - May 28, 2014 Category: Surgery Authors: Karakuş, Osman Z.Solmaz, BoraAteş, OğuzAteş, MehmetHakgüder, GülceOlguner, MustafaAkgür, Feza M. Tags: Original Article Source Type: research