Colonic necrosis in the hemolytic uremic syndrome.
A previously healthy 14-year-old male survived extensive colon resection and ileostomy for acute colonic necrosis. The diagnosis of hemolytic uremic syndrome was made and intensive postoperative care was required. He made a complete recovery.
Rothman
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Riverview Medical Center, Red Bank, NJ.
Gulli
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D000208:Acute Disease; D000293:Adolescent; D003106:Colon / Q000473:pathology*; D006463:Hemolytic-Uremic Syndrome / Q000150:complications / Q000473:pathology*; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D009336:Necrosis