[Perforated stress ulcer in a neonate: a case report].
The authors describe a case of duodenal perforated ulcer in a 3 day old, 4.080 Kg term female infant who was apparently well. Stress ulceration with duodenal or gastric perforation may be encountered in the first year of life, usually as a complication superimposed upon a serious illness for which the infant is receiving intensive therapy. The mortality of 40% in this patients, implies that effective preventive and therapeutic measures are not yet available and also emphasizes the serious nature of the underlying disorder.
Buda
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Divisione di Pediatria, U.S.S.L. n. 48, Ostiglia (MN), Italia.
Accorsi
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P
Agazzani
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E
Mariani
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E
Mariani
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G
Bakara
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C
Bolla
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G
Dozzi
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O
D004381:Duodenal Ulcer / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000209:etiology / Q000601:surgery*; D004417:Dyspnea / Q000150:complications; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007231:Infant, Newborn; D010439:Peptic Ulcer Perforation / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000601:surgery*; D013312:Stress, Physiological / Q000150:complications
Ulcera da stress perforata nel neonato: segnalazione di un caso.