Gastrointestinal perforation in extremely low birth weight infants: A single center retrospective study in China

Autor: Wei Feng, Hong Zhang, Huan Yan, Zheng-Bing Yang, Jin-Liang Zhao, Li-Bing Zhang
Jazyk: angličtina
Rok vydání: 2024
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Zdroj: Pediatrics and Neonatology, Vol 65, Iss 2, Pp 111-116 (2024)
Druh dokumentu: article
ISSN: 1875-9572
DOI: 10.1016/j.pedneo.2023.11.002
Popis: Background: Gastrointestinal perforation in extremely low birth weight infants, characterized by its rapid onset, multiple complications, and critical condition, poses a significant risk of infant mortality. The aim of this study was to investigate the clinical characteristics of pneumoperitoneum in extremely low birth weight infants (ELBWI) and explore the risk factors associated with gastrointestinal perforation in very low birth weight preterm infants. Additionally, we shared our surgical experiences in managing gastrointestinal perforation among extremely low birth weight infants. Methods: The Department of Neonatology at Chengdu Women and Children's Central Hospital conducted a retrospective study on gastrointestinal perforation in extremely low birth weight infants (birth weight
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