An Extremely Premature Neonate with Severe Anemia

Autor: Swosti Joshi, Ivy Mulinge, Medha Kamat
Jazyk: angličtina
Rok vydání: 2017
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Zdroj: Journal of Neonatal Surgery, Vol 6, Iss 2 (2017)
Druh dokumentu: article
ISSN: 2226-0439
DOI: 10.21699/jns.v6i2.547
Popis: Spleen rupture in an extremely premature newborn is very rare event. High index of suspicion is required to make timely diagnosis and thereafter appropriate management. We present a rare case of an extremely premature, extremely low birthweight newborn who presented with severe anemia secondary to splenic rupture. It was managed conservatively without splenectomy resulting in complete resolution of symptoms. Although non-operative management of pediatric splenic injuries is now recognized as the treatment of choice, there is very little experience in premature newborns.
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