Document Type
Article
Publication Date
12-2016
Identifier
https://doi.org/10.1016/j.epsc.2016.09.011
Abstract
A subset of omphalocele infants has respiratory decompensation after the first week of life and PHN is diagnosed. Infection may initiate decompensation. In some, PHN is distinct from pulmonary hypoplasia as they oxygenate on room air for some time after birth. With aggressive treatment and follow-up, PHN can resolve. The late diagnosis of PHN in infants with omphalocele is previously unappreciated and deserves further study.
Journal Title
Journal of Pediatric Surgery Case Reports
Volume
15
First Page
14
Last Page
18
MeSH Keywords
Hernia, Umbilical; Hypertension, Pulmonary; Sepsis; Respiratory Insufficiency; Infant
Keywords
Omphalocele
Recommended Citation
Baerg JE, Thirumoorthi A, Carlton W, et al. Late onset of pulmonary hypertension and sepsis in omphalocele infants. Journal of Pediatric Surgery Case Reports. 2016;15:14-18. doi:10.1016/j.epsc.2016.09.011
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Comments
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