Meconium obstruction of prematurity.
Arch Dis Child Fetal Neonatal Ed
; 97(2): F147-50, 2012 Mar.
Article
em En
| MEDLINE
| ID: mdl-21115553
ABSTRACT
Meconium obstruction of prematurity is an entity primarily affecting very low birthweight or extremely low birthweight babies causing low intestinal obstruction. Its presence may at best delay establishment of enteral feeding and compromise nutrition and at worst lead to mechanical obstruction requiring surgery or to intestinal perforation. There are considerable challenges in the recognition, diagnosis and management of this condition. Awareness of the disease and understanding of its pathogenesis may lead to early detection of affected babies and allow proactive measures to decrease the associated morbidity and mortality.
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Coleções:
01-internacional
Contexto em Saúde:
2_ODS3
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7_ODS3_muertes_prevenibles_nacidos_ninos
Base de dados:
MEDLINE
Assunto principal:
Doenças do Prematuro
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Obstrução Intestinal
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Mecônio
Tipo de estudo:
Diagnostic_studies
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Screening_studies
Limite:
Humans
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Newborn
Idioma:
En
Revista:
Arch Dis Child Fetal Neonatal Ed
Ano de publicação:
2012
Tipo de documento:
Article