Oral Ibuprofen Induced Spontaneous Intestinal Perforation in a Preterm Infant

Ibuprofen is often used as an alternative for patent ductus arteriosus (PDA) management in preterm infants. The reported side effects are fewer than those of indomethacin. Spontaneous intestinal perforation differs from necrotizing enterocolitis, presents an early clinical picture and usually occurs...

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Main Authors: Şahin Hamilçıkan, Övgü Büke, Sultan Bent, Esra Özcan, Emrah Can
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Galenos Yayinevi 2017-12-01
Series:Journal of Pediatric Research
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Online Access:http://jpedres.org/archives/archive-detail/article-preview/oral-buprofen-nduced-spontaneous-ntestinal-perforation-in-a-preterm-nfant/16522