Journal article
Localized intestinal perforation following intravenous indomethacin for patent ductus arteriosus
Journal of pediatric gastroenterology and nutrition, Vol.7(5), pp.773-775
09/1988
DOI: 10.1097/00005176-198809000-00026
PMID: 3183883
Abstract
We describe a very low birth weight infant given intravenous indomethacin for a symptomatic patent ductus arteriosus who subsequently developed a gastrointestinal perforation. Although this is a well-known complication of enteral preparations, it has not been described with the intravenous form. Various mechanisms described in the literature by which the intravenous route of administration may compromise the bowel are presented. Although rare, gastrointestinal complications with intravenous indomethacin may become more prevalent with its increased use.
Details
- Title: Subtitle
- Localized intestinal perforation following intravenous indomethacin for patent ductus arteriosus
- Creators
- T D Scholz - Department of Pediatrics, University of Iowa Hospital and Clinic, Iowa City 52242G A McGuinness
- Resource Type
- Journal article
- Publication Details
- Journal of pediatric gastroenterology and nutrition, Vol.7(5), pp.773-775
- DOI
- 10.1097/00005176-198809000-00026
- PMID
- 3183883
- ISSN
- 0277-2116
- eISSN
- 1536-4801
- Language
- English
- Date published
- 09/1988
- Academic Unit
- Cardiology; Stead Family Department of Pediatrics; Fraternal Order of Eagles Diabetes Research Center; Child and Community Health
- Record Identifier
- 9984093225102771
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