title: Spontaneous intestinal perforation.
abstract: So much is unknown about SIP-its etiology, pathophysiology, best treatment modality, and outcome. Yet the incidence of SIP is increasing as more VLBW infants are surviving and since SIP has been identified as a separate disease from NEC. Because many cases present with an insidious onset, it is imperative that practitioners review all x-rays with SIP in mind. Although SIP is a relatively rare occurrence in the NICU, its potential to increase morbidity and mortality in premature infants warrants further research to improve outcomes.
authors.affiliation: John's Mercy Medical Center in St Louis, USA. misslaurad@gmail.com
authors.forename: Laura
authors.initials: L
authors.lastname: Donahue
mesh_terms: D003937:Diagnosis, Differential; D006801:Humans; D015994:Incidence; D007231:Infant, Newborn; D007235:Infant, Premature, Diseases / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000453:epidemiology / Q000209:etiology / Q000628:therapy; D015931:Intensive Care, Neonatal / Q000379:methods; D007416:Intestinal Perforation / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000453:epidemiology / Q000209:etiology / Q000628:therapy; D017283:Neonatal Nursing; D015997:Neonatal Screening; D009730:Nursing Assessment; D012307:Risk Factors; D016896:Treatment Outcome