Common pediatric surgery problems.pdf
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Case 7<br />
3. A 1.5 kg, 30-wk preemie develops abdominal distention<br />
and bloody stool after 1st feedings. Which of the following is<br />
TRUE regarding his condition?<br />
A. Supportive treatment includes stopping all feeds, NGT<br />
drainage, IVF, serial abdominal exams and radiographs.<br />
B. IV antibiotics not indicated unless pathogen identified.<br />
C. Barium enema is the imaging modality of choice.<br />
D. Overall mortality reported as 50-60%.<br />
E. Intestinal stricture formation is rare.
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