Necrotizing enterocolitis manifesting with pneumatosis ani in a patient with gastroschisis
We present the case of a 1-month-old female with repaired gastroschisis who presented with pneumatosis ani as the initial manifestation of necrotizing enterocolitis (NEC). NEC may present in as much as 20% of patients with gastroschisis. This relationship should prompt urgent evaluation and manageme...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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Elsevier
2015-06-01
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| Series: | Journal of Pediatric Surgery Case Reports |
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| Online Access: | http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2213576615000457 |