Challenge in diagnosis of late onset necrotizing enterocolitis in a term infant: a case report

Challenge in diagnosis of late onset necrotizing enterocolitis in a term infant: a case report

Abstract Background Necrotizing enterocolitis (NEC) is a common devastating inflammatory gastrointestinal disease and frequently occurs in premature infants. Here, we reported a case of late-onset NEC in a term neonate with good outcome after surgery for long-term follow-up. Case presentation Ten-we...

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Main Authors: Gunadi, Dian Nirmala Sirait, Aditya Rifqi Fauzi, Ninditya Nugroho, Fadil Fahri, William Widitjiarso, Kristy Iskandar, Nurnaningsih
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2021-03-01
Series:BMC Pediatrics
Subjects:
Abdominal CT scan
Co-morbidities
Continuous clinical deterioration
Early recognition
Full-term neonate
Immediate surgical intervention
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s12887-021-02626-y

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