Occlusion of abdominal aorta in the newborn.
This is a report of a case of primary occlusion of the abdominal aorta in the first day of life that was managed operatively. Thromboembolic occlusion of the abdominal aorta is a surgical emergency. When promptly recognized and managed with arteriotomy and thromboembolectomy, morbidity and mortality should significantly decrease.
D001012:Aorta, Abdominal / Q000601:surgery; D001018:Aortic Diseases / Q000150:complications / Q000151:congenital* / Q000601:surgery; D001157:Arterial Occlusive Diseases / Q000150:complications / Q000151:congenital* / Q000601:surgery; D006801:Humans; D007231:Infant, Newborn; D007511:Ischemia / Q000209:etiology / Q000628:therapy; D007866:Leg / Q000098:blood supply; D012867:Skin / Q000098:blood supply