Splenic rupture in an extremely low birthweight infant
Splenic rupture is a rare event in preterm and term infants. Symptoms of splenic rupture include acute blood loss, abdominal distention, and hypotension. We present the case of a 24 4/7 weeks gestation male infant born in the setting of preterm premature rupture of membranes who developed splenic ru...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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Elsevier
2020-12-01
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Series: | Journal of Pediatric Surgery Case Reports |
Online Access: | http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2213576620302979 |